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antiphlogistic

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an·​ti·​phlo·​gis·​tic | \ ˌan-tē-flə-ˈji-stik, ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antiphlogistic (audio) \

Definition of antiphlogistic

: anti-inflammatory

First Known Use of antiphlogistic

1715, in the meaning defined above

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“Antiphlogistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiphlogistic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2020.

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antiphlogistic

adjective or noun
an·​ti·​phlo·​gis·​tic | \ -flə-ˈjis-tik How to pronounce antiphlogistic (audio) \

Medical Definition of antiphlogistic

: anti-inflammatory

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