ANTIPHLOGISTICS

Noun

antiphlogistics

plural of antiphlogistic

Source: Wiktionary


ANTIPHLOGISTIC

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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PREMATURELY

(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”


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