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anti-inflammatory

adjective/ˌɐ̃.ti.ĩ.flɐˈma.tu.ɾju/high

an·ti·in·fla·ma·tó·ri·o

Definition

That combats or reduces inflammation.
Ibuprofen is a common anti-inflammatory medication. / He used an anti-inflammatory ointment on the joint.
Common collocations
anti-inflammatory druganti-inflammatory effectanti-inflammatory cream

Etymology

Do prefixo grego/latim anti- + inflamatório (de inflamação).

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