anti-inflammatory
/ˌænti ɪnˈflæmətri/adjective
उच्चारण ऐन्टी इन्फ़्लैमट्री
सूजन-रोधी, सूजन कम करने वाला
Core word
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[usually before noun]
used to reduce swelling, redness and pain in a part of the body
सूजन-रोधी, सूजन कम करने वाला
- The doctor gave her an anti-inflammatory cream for her knee.
- Turmeric is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory effect.
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- This anti-inflammatory ointment brings down swelling.
- The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory tablet for the joint pain.
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a drug that reduces swelling and pain
सूजन-रोधी दवा
- He takes an anti-inflammatory for his back pain.
- Some anti-inflammatories can upset the stomach.
- The pharmacist suggested a mild anti-inflammatory for the muscle ache.
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- Many anti-inflammatories should be taken after food.
- He was advised not to take anti-inflammatories for too long.
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anti-inflammatory as an adjective
Before a noun it describes a drug, food or treatment that reduces inflammation, meaning redness, swelling and pain.
Noun के पहले यह ऐसी दवा, भोजन या उपचार का वर्णन करता है जो सूजन, लालिमा और दर्द को घटाता है।
- Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.
- The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory ointment.
anti-inflammatory as a noun
As a countable noun, an anti-inflammatory is a medicine of this kind, and the plural is anti-inflammatories.
Countable noun के रूप में an anti-inflammatory इस प्रकार की दवा है, और बहुवचन anti-inflammatories है।
- Many anti-inflammatories should be taken after food.
- She took an anti-inflammatory for her sore knee.
anti-inflammatory effect / action
Medical writing uses 'effect', 'action' or 'properties' to talk about what a substance does.
चिकित्सा लेखन में किसी पदार्थ के कार्य के लिए 'effect', 'action' या 'properties' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Aspirin has both pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory action.
anti-inflammatory in pharmacy labels
Medicine strips and boxes use the word to tell what the drug does; read the label before use and follow the doctor's advice.
दवा के पत्ते और डिब्बे पर यह शब्द बताता है कि दवा क्या करती है; उपयोग से पहले label पढ़ें और डॉक्टर की सलाह मानें।
- The label describes the tablet as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.
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anti-inflammatory + noun
drugmedicinecreampropertyeffectdiet
- The patient was given an anti-inflammatory cream.
verb + anti-inflammatory
takeprescribeapplyact aswork as
- Ginger is said to act as a natural anti-inflammatory.
adjective + anti-inflammatory
naturalpowerfulmildnon-steroidal
- A mild anti-inflammatory is enough for a minor sprain.
anti-inflammatory + body part
for the kneefor the jointsfor the throatfor the skin
- He uses an anti-inflammatory gel for his knee.
anti-inflammatory + food
turmericgingergreen teagarlicamla
- Turmeric milk is a traditional anti-inflammatory drink.
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- The pharmacist explained that anti-inflammatory tablets should be taken with food.
फार्मासिस्ट ने समझाया कि सूजन-रोधी गोलियाँ खाने के साथ लेनी चाहिए।
- Radhika's grandfather uses an anti-inflammatory balm for his joint pain.
राधिका के दादाजी अपने जोड़ों के दर्द के लिए सूजन-रोधी बाम लगाते हैं।
- Haldi is valued in India for its anti-inflammatory qualities.
भारत में हल्दी अपने सूजन-रोधी गुणों के लिए मूल्यवान मानी जाती है।
- Some anti-inflammatories can irritate the stomach.
कुछ सूजन-रोधी दवाएँ पेट में जलन पैदा कर सकती हैं।
- A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is often called anti-inflammatory.
फलों और सब्ज़ियों से भरपूर आहार को प्रायः सूजन-रोधी कहा जाता है।
- Radhika applied an anti-inflammatory gel to her sprained ankle.
राधिका ने अपनी मुड़ी हुई टखने पर सूजन-रोधी जेल लगाया।
- The doctor warned that anti-inflammatory tablets should not be taken on an empty stomach.
डॉक्टर ने चेतावनी दी कि सूजन-रोधी गोलियाँ खाली पेट नहीं लेनी चाहिए।
◇Word family
AaSpelling
an·ti·in·flam·ma·to·ry
Spelling: anti-inflammatory has two m's in inflammatory (not 'inflamatory').
Spelling: inflammatory में दो m आते हैं, 'inflamatory' गलत है।