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anti-inflammatory (action, drug, or effect)
Describes a substance, drug, or effect that reduces inflammation in the body. Used mainly in medical, pharmaceutical, and health-food contexts, often as a modifier in compounds like 抗炎症薬 (anti-inflammatory drug) or 抗炎症作用 (anti-inflammatory action).
Composed of 抗 (resist, counter) and 炎症 (inflammation). Almost always appears as a modifier in compounds rather than as a standalone noun, describing drugs, foods, or biological actions that reduce inflammation.
Usage
This is a technical term used in medical, pharmaceutical, and nutritional contexts. It does not normally stand alone; speakers combine it with a following noun such as 薬, 剤, 作用, or 効果.
Common collocations
- 抗炎症作用: anti-inflammatory action
- 抗炎症薬: anti-inflammatory drug
- 抗炎症剤: anti-inflammatory agent
- 抗炎症効果: anti-inflammatory effect
- 抗炎症成分: anti-inflammatory ingredient