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NSAID

[en-sed]
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noun
  1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.
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Origin of NSAID

First recorded in 1970–75
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NSAID

abbreviation for
  1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: any of a class of drugs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, used for reducing inflammation and pain in rheumatic diseases. Possible adverse effects include gastric ulceration
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NSAID

(ĕn′sād′)
n.
  1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
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NSAID

[ĕn′sād′, -sĕd′]
  1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
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