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anti-inflammatory

[ an-tee-in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, an-tahy- ]

adjective

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


noun

plural anti-inflammatories.
  1. Pharmacology. a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation.

anti-inflammatory

adjective

  1. reducing inflammation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. any anti-inflammatory drug, such as cortisone, aspirin, or ibuprofen
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

anti-inflammatory

/ ă′tŧ-ĭ-ڱăə-ô′ē,ă′tī- /

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

Origin of anti-inflammatory1

First recorded in 1955–60
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"PBM has also been used to treat acne as it has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces the amount of oil in the skin," he adds.

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The anti-inflammatory drug, Givinostat, has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines regulator and is available early for people who meet strict criteria, on the NHS.

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“It also contains polyphenols and antioxidants that provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Proper storage is crucial to getting the most out of your olive oil.”

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Those who swear by the ingredient say it’s a natural moisturizer with several benefits, including fighting acne — asserting it has anti-inflammatory properties — and protecting the skin barrier to lock in hydration.

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Similarly, betalains, the pigments responsible for rich reds and yellows, offer detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits but are excreted by the body without a visible effect on skin tone.

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