anti–inflammatory

adjective an·ti–in·flam·ma·to·ry \-in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē\

medical : used to control or reduce inflammation

Full Definition of ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

: counteracting inflammation

— anti–inflammatory noun

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