Definition of NSAIDS

1. Noun. (plural of NSAID) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of NSAIDS

1. A large group of anti-inflammatory agents that work by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. They exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. Examples include: ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroxicam, naproxen, sulindac, aspirin, choline subsalicylate, diflunisal, fenoprofen, indomethacin, meclofenamate, salsalate, tolmetin and magnesium salicylate. A contrast is made with steroidal compounds (such as hydrocortisone or prednisone) exerting anti-inflammatory activity. Acronym: NSAID (05 May 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of NSAIDS

NREM sleep
NRFB
NRI
NRL
NRLB
NRMA
NRO
NRSV
NRTI
NS
NS2-3 protease
NSAID
NSAIDS (current term)
NSAIDs
NSAP address
NSAU
NSC
NSERC
NSF
NSFM
NSFW
NSILA
NSM
NSN
NSP4 serine protease
NSPA
NSPCC
NSU

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