Anti-inflammatory Drug (Noun)
Meaning
A medicine intended to reduce inflammation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the swelling in her ankle.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs are often used to treat conditions such as arthritis and gout.
- The patient was given an anti-inflammatory drug to alleviate the pain and inflammation in her joints.
- Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, can be effective in reducing minor aches and pains.
- The anti-inflammatory drug was administered intravenously to quickly reduce the inflammation in the patient's lungs.