non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

A form of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug — Any anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, that does not contain steroids.

Meanings

nounnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (plural non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

plural non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  1. alternativemedicineAlternative spelling of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Chicago

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