anti-inflammatory

adjective

1. acting to reduce certain signs of inflammation, as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.

noun, plural an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ries.

2. Pharmacology. a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation.

adjective

1. reducing inflammation

noun

2. any anti-inflammatory drug, such as cortisone, aspirin, or ibuprofen

adj.

1. Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.

1. Preventing or reducing inflammation. Aspirin and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory drugs.