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antiphlogistic

/ˌæntɪfləˈdʒɪstɪk/

Translations

antiphlogisticnoun

antiphlogistics

/ˌænti.fləˈɡɪstɪk/

/ˌæn.taɪ.fləˈɡɪstɪk/

Countable noun denoting a substance or drug that reduces inflammation or fever.

Synonyms

anti-inflammatory drug

anti-inflammatory agent

antiphlogisticadjective

more antiphlogistic

Comp.

most antiphlogistic

Super.

/ˌæntɪfləˈdʒɪstɪk/

The doctor prescribed an antiphlogistic medication to reduce the swelling.

Врач прописал противовоспалительное лекарство для уменьшения отека.

Synonyms

antiphlogisticnoun

A substance or drug that counteracts inflammation or fever.

Willow bark was used as an antiphlogistic in ancient medicine.

antiphlogisticadjective

Having the property of reducing inflammation or fever.

The doctor recommended an antiphlogistic diet to help reduce the patient's swelling.

Relating to or characteristic of chemical theories opposed to phlogiston theory.

Lavoisier's antiphlogistic chemistry challenged long-held beliefs about combustion.