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non·s·teroidal an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ry

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  1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAIDnoun

    an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids

    "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"

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  1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of medication that are commonly used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down high body temperature. They work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that cause inflammation, pain, and fever. Unlike steroids, they do not contain hormones or other steroid substances. Examples of NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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