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

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

On the Place he was accosted by the blind man, who, having dragged himself as far as Yonville, in the hope of getting the antiphlogistic pomade, was asking every passer-by where the druggist lived.

From Madame Bovary by Aveling, Eleanor Marx

The young companion of Miss Crawley, at the conclusion of their interview, came in to receive their instructions, and administered those antiphlogistic medicines which the eminent men ordered.

From Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace

But the druggist said that he would cure himself with an antiphlogistic pomade of his own composition, and he gave his address—"Monsieur Homais, near the market, pretty well known."

From Madame Bovary by Aveling, Eleanor Marx

Distemper has been hitherto regarded as an inflammatory disorder, which was to be conquered only by antiphlogistic remedies.

From The Dog by Dinks