NSAID
[ en-sed ]
/ ˈɛnˌsɛd /
noun
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.
Origin of NSAID
First recorded in 1970–75
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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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Medicine definitions for nsaid
NSAID
[ ĕn′sād′ ]
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
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Science definitions for nsaid
NSAID
[ ĕn′sād′, -sĕd′ ]
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
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