antiphlogistic

adjective

an·ti·phlo·gis·tic ˌan-tē-flə-ˈji-stik

ˌan-tī-

: anti-inflammatory

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1715, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antiphlogistic was in 1715

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“Antiphlogistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiphlogistic. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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antiphlogistic

adjective or noun

an·ti·phlo·gis·tic -flə-ˈjis-tik

: anti-inflammatory

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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