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



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