NSAID

[ en-sed ]

/ ˈɛnˌsɛd /

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noun

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.

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Origin of NSAID

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby NSAID

NRT, NRTA, NRV, ns, NSA, NSAID, NSB, NSC, NSF, NSFW, NSG

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British Dictionary definitions for NSAID

NSAID

abbreviation for

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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Scientific definitions for NSAID

NSAID

[ ĕn′sād′, -sĕd′ ]

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.