antiphlogistic

[ an-tee-floh-jis-tik, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn ti floʊˈdʒɪs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

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adjective

acting against inflammation or fever.

noun

an antiphlogistic agent.

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Origin of antiphlogistic

First recorded in 1735–45; anti- + phlogistic

Words nearby antiphlogistic

antipedal, antiperiodic, antiperistalsis, antipersonnel, antiperspirant, antiphlogistic, antiphon, antiphonal, antiphonary, antiphony, antiphrasis

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How to use antiphlogistic in a sentence

It thus interferes with the inflammatory process, and acts as a general Antiphlogistic.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
Bleeding, pectorals with volatiles, and antiphlogistic diluters and blistering, were the most successful.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton
Call the class together; be active—vigorously antiphlogistic; time is precious—the patient in danger.
The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852|Various
Thus it is that all Eliminatives are more or less antiphlogistic.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

All antiphlogistic means have failed, such as blood-letting and the free use of evacuants.
Cattle and Their Diseases|Robert Jennings

British Dictionary definitions for antiphlogistic

antiphlogistic

/ (ˌæntɪfləˈdʒɪstɪk) /

adjective

obsolete of or relating to the prevention or alleviation of inflammation

noun

an antiphlogistic agent or drug

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