Definition of NSAID

1. Noun. An anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids. "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"


Definition of NSAID

1. Acronym. (pharmaceutical drug) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. ¹

2. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Any drug of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory class. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of NSAID

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 Nsaid

NREM
NREMT
NREM sleep
NRFB
NRI
NRL
NRLB
NRMA
NRO
NRSV
NRTI
NS
NS2-3 protease
NSAID (current term)
NSAIDS
NSAIDs
NSAP address
NSAU
NSC
NSERC
NSF
NSFM
NSFW
NSILA
NSM
NSN
NSP4 serine protease
NSPA

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