Wiktionary
a. Preventing or counteracting inflammation. n. (context pharmacology English) An agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.
WordNet
n. a medicine intended to reduce inflammation [syn: anti-inflammatory drug]
Wikipedia
Anti-inflammatory or antiinflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling. Anti-inflammatory drugs make up about half of analgesics, remedying pain by reducing inflammation as opposed to opioids, which affect the central nervous system.
Usage examples of "anti-inflammatory".
She read an article that curcumin, the yellow pigment in curry, acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
There was also edema, a brain swelling that was being controlled by anti-inflammatories.
There were antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, anabolic steroids, including a full course of prednisone, and at least ten different types of pain medication, including codeine and morphine.
In direct violation of orders, Peabody hit the closest pharmacy and brought back a cold patch with anti-inflammatories and a bottle of pain blockers.
It's a potent anti-inflammatory drug used by sufferers of acute arthritis.
Cortisone is also used to promote healing of skin lesions, in the treatment of gout, and as an anti-inflammatory drug.
Exercise, ice, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the key.