antiphlogistic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of antiphlogistic
First recorded in 1735–45; anti- + phlogistic
Example Sentences
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The antiphlogistic chemists regarded fixed air as composed of carbon and dephlogisticated air; the phlogisteans said it was a substance highly charged with phlogiston.
From Heroes of Science Chemists by Muir, M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison)
To attain this end, the antiphlogistic and revulsive plans, graduated to the age and strength of the patient, and to the violence of the disease are recommended.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
Remedies.—Venesection; cathartics; antiphlogistic regimen; antimonials, combined with decoction of sarsaparilla.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
Calomel also, which was occasionally resorted to formerly for its antiphlogistic effects upon the intestinal lesions, has been lately recommended in Germany in the treatment of typhoid fever on account of its supposed antidotal properties.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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
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