antiphlogistic
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an·ti·phlo·gis·tic
(an'tē-flō-jis'tik),1. Older term denoting the capacity to prevent or relieve inflammation.
2. An agent that reduces inflammation.
Synonym(s): antipyrotic (1)
[anti- + G. phogistos, burnt up]
antiphlogistic
(ăn′tē-flə-jĭs′tĭk, ăn′tī-)adj.
Reducing inflammation or fever; anti-inflammatory.
an′ti·phlo·gis′tic n.
an·ti·phlo·gis·tic
(an'tē-flō-jis'tik)1. Older term denoting the capacity to prevent or relieve inflammation.
2. An agent that reduces inflammation and fever.
[anti- + G. phogistos, burnt up]
an·ti·phlo·gis·tic
(an'tē-flō-jis'tik)1. Older term denoting the capacity to prevent or relieve inflammation.
2. Agent that reduces inflammation and fever.
[anti- + G. phogistos, burnt up]