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| agitprop |
inflammatory political propaganda spread through literature, theater, music, and art, esp. as used in support of communism. |
| bighead |
any of various animal diseases, esp. of sheep, characterized by inflammatory swelling of the head. [1/2 definitions] |
| hydroxychloroquine |
an anti-inflammatory drug used in treating, malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus |
| incendiary |
causing or capable of causing strife or anger; inflammatory. [1/7 definitions] |
| irritating |
causing irritation; vexing; inflammatory. |
| naproxin |
a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), sold under the brand name Aleve, that relieves fever, pain, swelling and stiffness. |
| noninflammatory |
combined form of inflammatory. |
| NSAID |
a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. |
| patch test |
a test for allergic reaction in which the suspected allergen is applied to the skin on a small piece of cloth and the skin is observed for inflammatory reaction. |
| Saint Anthony's fire |
any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions, such as ergotism. |
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