antiarthritic
- noun
- /ˌæntiɑːrˈθrɪtɪk/
- Specialized
- The doctor prescribed an antiarthritic for my knee pain.
Examples
-
Many patients find relief with antiarthritics.
-
He researched different antiarthritic medications before starting his new treatment plan.
-
The doctor prescribed an antiarthritic to help manage her joint pain.
-
Many patients find that an antiarthritic can improve their mobility and comfort.
-
The doctor prescribed an antiarthritic to help manage her joint pain.
-
He researched different antiarthritic medications before starting his new treatment plan.
-
Many patients find that an antiarthritic can improve their mobility and comfort.
Synonyms
A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids
Medicine that reduces swelling and pain
A medicine that reduces swelling and pain in the body
For preventing or easing symptoms of joint diseases like arthritis
A medicine that blocks a protein that causes inflammation, used for diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis
Reducing swelling and redness in a part of the body
Surface Forms
Etymology
Antiarthritic comes from anti- 'against' and the same root in arthritis that means 'joint'. So an antiarthritic is a medicine or drug that fights joint problems and eases arthritis pain.