antiphlogistic
|an-ti-phlo-gis-tic|
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/ˌæn.tɪˈflɑː.dʒɪs.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.tɪˈflɒdʒ.ɪstɪk/
against inflammation
Etymology
'antiphlogistic' originates from New Latin 'antiphlogisticus', formed with the prefix 'anti-' (against) and Greek element 'phlogist-'.
'antiphlogistic' passed into English from New Latin/medical Latin 'antiphlogisticus' (used in early modern medical literature), ultimately formed from Greek 'phlogizein'/'phlogistos' meaning 'to set on fire' or 'inflammation'.
Initially it meant 'opposing or counteracting phlogiston/inflammation' in medical contexts; over time it came to be used more broadly as 'anti-inflammatory' or 'reducing inflammation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that reduces inflammation (historical or medical usage).
In older medical texts, various antiphlogistics were listed to treat fevers and swelling.
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Adjective 1
tending to reduce or prevent inflammation; anti-inflammatory.
The clinician recommended an antiphlogistic ointment to relieve the inflamed joint.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 20:58