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antiphlogistic

[ an-tee-floh-jis-tik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

  1. acting against inflammation or fever.


noun

  1. an antiphlogistic agent.

antiphlogistic

/ ˌæԳɪڱəˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. obsolete.
    of or relating to the prevention or alleviation of 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. an antiphlogistic agent or drug
“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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of antiphlogistic1

First recorded in 1735–45; anti- + phlogistic
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Example Sentences

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Calomel also, which was occasionally resorted to formerly for its antiphlogistic effects upon the intestinal lesions, has been lately recommended in Germany in the treatment of typhoid fever on account of its supposed antidotal properties.

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The antiphlogistic theory was soon adopted by all French chemists of note.

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Venesection was the main part of what was then called the antiphlogistic treatment.

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Call the class together; be active—vigorously antiphlogistic; time is precious—the patient in danger.

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Distemper has been hitherto regarded as an inflammatory disorder, which was to be conquered only by antiphlogistic remedies.

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