anti-inflammatory
adjective
an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ry
ˌan-tē-in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly anti-inflammation
ˌan-tē-ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən,
ˌan-tī-
: counteracting inflammation : used to prevent or reduce inflammation
anti-inflammatory painkillers
anti-inflammatory effects
an anti-inflammation diet
anti-inflammatory
noun
plural anti-inflammatories
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Medication side effects: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin (ibuprofen), serotonin receptor agonists like Clozaril (clozapine), and anticancer medications can all affect GI health.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Plus, the salt in the saline solution contains mild anti-inflammatory properties that can momentarily soothe the area and ease any discomfort.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Sardines are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Although some animal studies have suggested that semaglutide may have an anti-inflammatory effect outside of weight loss, the improvement in pain is likely due to weight loss rather than any anti-inflammatory effects of the medication, Felson said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Plus, the salt in the saline solution contains mild anti-inflammatory properties that can momentarily soothe the area and ease any discomfort.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Sardines are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Although some animal studies have suggested that semaglutide may have an anti-inflammatory effect outside of weight loss, the improvement in pain is likely due to weight loss rather than any anti-inflammatory effects of the medication, Felson said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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anti-inflammatory
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ry
-in-ˈflam-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-
variants
also anti-inflammation
: reducing or counteracting inflammation
Ibuprofen was the anti-inflammatory drug most commonly used, but others, including naprosyn, also were taken.—Laurie McGinley, The Wall Street Journal
Laurie McGinley, The Wall Street JournalMost anti-inflammatory drugs target the arachidonic acid cascade, which produces two major mediators of inflammatory responses, prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Nonsteroidal drugs can dam only one side of the cascade—they block production of prostaglandins but leave the leukotrienes unaffected. Steroidal drugs block both routes, but their side effects can make them an undesirable, though sometimes irreplaceable, treatment.—L. Davis, Science News
L. Davis, Science NewsA recent boon to the eczema-prone is a growing array of over-the-counter cortisone anti-inflammation applications.—Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-Newsanti-inflammatory
2 of 2 noun
plural anti-inflammatories
: an anti-inflammatory agent : a drug (as aspirin or ibuprofen) that reduces inflammation
Without anti-inflammatories, gouty attacks subside on their own—but may require several painful weeks, as opposed to the day or two required with anti-inflammatories.—Harvard Medical School Health Letter
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