antiphlogistic

American  

[an-tee-floh-jis-tik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti floʊˈdʒɪs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. acting against inflammation or fever.

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noun

1. an antiphlogistic agent.

antiphlogistic British  

/ ˌæntɪfləˈdʒɪstɪk /

adjective

1. obsolete of or relating to the prevention or alleviation of inflammation

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noun

1. an antiphlogistic agent or drug

Etymology

Origin of antiphlogistic

First recorded in 1735–45; anti- + phlogistic

Example Sentences

The disease was regarded as a chronic gastro-entero-peritonitis, and treated accordingly, by the antiphlogistic regimen; but no benefit was derived from this plan.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

Treatment.—In the first stages of an acute affection absolute quiet must be enforced; local antiphlogistic applications are beneficial.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Venesection was the main part of what was then called the antiphlogistic treatment.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Treatment.—In acute inflammation, antiphlogistic applications are indicated and the subject must be kept quiet.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

The antiphlogistic theory was soon adopted by all French chemists of note.

From Heroes of Science Chemists by Muir, M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison)