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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

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Noun

1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, nsaid

an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids

Example Sentences:
'NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes'

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

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abbreviation for
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: any of a class of drugs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, used for reducing inflammation and pain in rheumatic diseases. Possible adverse effects include gastric ulceration

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

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nounWord forms: plural NSAIDs
Medicine
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, used as a pain reliever, as aspirin or ibuprofen

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