ANTIPHLOGISTIC
antiphlogistic
(adjective) counteracting inflammation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
antiphlogistic (comparative more antiphlogistic, superlative most antiphlogistic)
(pharmaceutical effect) Counteracting inflammation.
Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.
Noun
antiphlogistic (plural antiphlogistics)
(pharmacology) A plant or remedy that reduces inflammation.
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*phlo*gis"tic, a.
1. (Chem.)
Definition: Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.
2. (Med.)
Definition: Counteracting inflammation.
An`ti*phlo*gis"tic, n. (Med.)
Definition: Any medicine or diet which tends to check inflammation. Coxe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition