nonsteroidal

American  

[non-ste-roid-l, -sti-] / ˌnɒn stɛˈrɔɪd l, -stɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance that is not a steroid but has certain similar physiological effects.

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noun

1. any such substance, especially a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.

Etymology

Origin of nonsteroidal

1960–65; non- + steroidal

Example Sentences

Even common pain medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, cause tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year from gastrointestinal damage.

From Salon • May 13, 2024

High on the list are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2022

Similarly, those taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, to control pain might use acetaminophen instead.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2021

The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs she took for breakthrough pain gave her a bleeding ulcer and kidney damage.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2018

The excessive use of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can trigger ulceration and gastritis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013