An`ti·phlo·gis'tic adjective 1. (Chemistry) Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston. 2. (Medicine) Counteracting inflammation. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/97
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-flō-jis′tik Definitions: 1. Older term denoting the capacity to prevent or relieve inflammation. 2. An agent that reduces inflammation. Synonyms: antipyrotic1 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=5053