What does anti-inflammatory drug mean?

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an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ry drug

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  1. anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drugnoun

    a medicine intended to reduce inflammation

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  1. anti-inflammatory drug

    An anti-inflammatory drug is a type of medication designed to reduce inflammation or swelling in the body. It can help to alleviate symptoms such as redness, pain, heat or loss of function, often associated with conditions like arthritis or injuries. Anti-inflammatory drugs work by inhibiting the synthesis of certain body chemicals that trigger inflammation. There are two main types: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include aspirin and ibuprofen, and steroids, like cortisol.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of anti-inflammatory drug in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of anti-inflammatory drug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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