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Entzündungshemmer

anti-inflammatory

noun ent-TSUEN-doongs-hem-mer Rare

Also means

anti-inflammatory drug

Usage Note

Entzündungshemmer (also Entzündungshemmung for the effect) are drugs that reduce inflammation, including NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen and Diclofenac. They are commonly used for pain, fever, and inflammatory conditions, but long-term use can cause gastric side effects. Often sold over the counter (rezeptfrei) in pharmacies.

Examples

"Gegen die Gelenkentzündung verschrieb ihr der Arzt einen starken Entzündungshemmer."

Natural Translation

For the joint inflammation the doctor prescribed her a strong anti-inflammatory.

Literal Translation

Against the joint inflammation prescribed her the doctor a strong anti-inflammatory.

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