nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of anti-inflammatory drugs that do not contain steroids: A "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory" is a type of medication used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever, which works through a different chemical mechanism than corticosteroid drugs.
- Pharmacological agent: It refers specifically to drugs that achieve their effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are involved in the production of prostaglandins.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ibuprofen is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
- The doctor prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for the patient's arthritis pain.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier in medical terminology: The term is often used attributively to describe the class or properties of such drugs.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely available.
- She was advised to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (n): The full and most common term for this class of medications.
- Aspirin is an NSAID.
- NSAIDs (n): The standard acronym and plural form.
- Some NSAIDs are available over the counter.
Synonyms
- NSAID: The direct acronym synonym.
- Anti-inflammatory agent: A broader term that can include both steroidal and nonsteroidal types.
Related Phrases
- COX inhibitor: A more technical term describing the primary mechanism of action for most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor, a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
Noun
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an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
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NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
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