Medical Definition of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

1. A large group of anti-inflammatory agents that work by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. They exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. Examples include: ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroxicam, naproxen, sulindac, aspirin, choline subsalicylate, diflunisal, fenoprofen, indomethacin, meclofenamate, salsalate, tolmetin and magnesium salicylate. A contrast is made with steroidal compounds (such as hydrocortisone or prednisone) exerting anti-inflammatory activity. Acronym: NSAID (05 May 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory

non-specific
non-specific anergy
non-specific cholinesterase
non-specific protein
non-specific system
non-specific therapy
non-specific urethritis
non-specific vaginitis
non-standard
non-standard speech
non-starchy
non-starter
non-starters
non-stationary
non-stereospecific dipeptidase
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (current term)
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
non-steroidal oestrogens
non-stick
non-stoichiometric
non-stoichiometric compound
non-stop
non-strict
non-striker
non-strikers
non-suicidal
non-sustained
non-temporary
non-terminal

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