NSAID
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3.5
- noun
- /ˌɛnˌɛsˈeɪˌaɪˈdi/
- Specialized
:
AINE
- The study showed that the Synvisc plus NSAID treatment is statistically superior to just NSAID treatment.
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- NSAID drug
Aspirin, NSAID's in general will reduce that inflammation.
- Aspirin, NSAID's in general will reduce that inflammation.
- So it is far more rare that we recommend things like NSAIDs unless someone needs them for pain.
- Do you think you know the most popular way today to treat chronic pain and inflammation is by taking an NSAID drug?
- But when you're taking either NSAID's or antibiotics or other pain medications, they can really do a number on your gut.
- And that suggests why NSAID's reduce cancer risk.
Examples
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Despite their common side effects, NSAIDs are very effective in reducing pain and inflammation.
Academic text (2002) -
And that suggests why NSAID's reduce cancer risk.
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So it is far more rare that we recommend things like NSAIDs unless someone needs them for pain.
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Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the basis of effective treatment for back pain.
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The main side effects related to NSAIDs involve the gastrointestinal (GI), renal, and cardiovascular systems.
Academic text (2012) -
A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) should be co-prescribed if NSAIDs are to be used long-term.
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Many athletes prefer to take an NSAID to help relieve pain after intense workouts.
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Her doctor recommended an NSAID to help alleviate her persistent headaches.
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Over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen are often used to reduce fever and relieve mild pain.
Synonyms
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1.9
A medicine that reduces pain, fever, and swelling and lowers the risk of blood clots
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3.2
A medicine that eases pain, reduces swelling, and lowers fever
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2.8
A medicine taken to reduce pain, swelling and fever
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3.4
Medicine that reduces swelling and pain
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4.7
A drug that reduces pain and swelling by blocking a specific enzyme
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3.5
A medicine that reduces swelling and pain in the body
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4.0
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling without steroids
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6.3
A medicine that reduces pain, fever, and swelling, often for arthritis
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4.1
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling without steroids, like ibuprofen or aspirin
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6.0
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints, often for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often for arthritis
A medicine that reduces joint pain and swelling, used for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis
How Strong
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3.8
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3.5
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3.2
194
1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
NSAID = nonsteroidal + anti-inflammatory + drug (semi-transparent) = N + S + A + I + D
The expanded phrase 'nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug' is compositionally clear, but it contains technical elements ('steroidal') that reduce accessibility for average learners.
Etymology
NSAID stands for 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug', where non- means 'not', anti- means 'against', and 'inflammatory' is about 'swelling' or 'pain'. So an NSAID is a medicine that fights 'swelling', 'pain', and 'fever' but is not a steroid.