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non·ste·roi·dal

 (nŏn′stĕ-roid′l) also non·ster·oid (nŏn-stĕr′oid, -stîr′-)
adj.
Not being or containing a steroid: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
n.
A drug or other substance not containing a steroid.
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nonsteroidal

(ˌnɒnstɛˈrɔɪdəl; ˌnɒnstɪəˈrɔɪdəl)
adj
(Pharmacology) pharmacol not containing or consisting of steroids
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non•ste•roi•dal

(ˌnɒn stɛˈrɔɪd l, -stɪ-)

adj.
1. pertaining to a substance that is not a steroid but has similar effects.
n.
2. any such substance, esp. an anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.
[1960–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.nonsteroidal - an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
nonsteroid
diethylstilbesterol, stilbesterol, DES - synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
Adj.1.nonsteroidal - not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones
steroidal - of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects
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Translations
nesteroidní

nonsteroidal

adj no esteroideo
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[USA], Aug 7 (ANI): A new study suggests that a drug, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) that helps control the pain and inflammation in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA), may lead to cardiovascular side effects.
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Diclofenac Epolamine Topical Patch, 1.3%, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains and contusions.
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Diclofenac Epolamine Topical Patch, 1.3%, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains and contusions.
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Taking a standard dose (325 mg) did not have the same effect, and women who regularly take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) appeared to have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.
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Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues examined nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and ovarian cancer diagnosis using data from two prospective cohorts: 93,664 women in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and 111,834 in the NHS II.
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The study, published in the JAMA Oncology journal, also found that other painkillers - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen - actually raise the risk of ovarian cancer.
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Recently I read a medical research article showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, improved the effectiveness of a nonsteroidal pain medication for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Apparently the bottles weren't filled with laxatives, but rather naproxen sodium, which is a pain reliever and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Recent research (European Heart Journal, April) suggests an association between cardiac arrest and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ibuprofen (Advil[R], Motrin[R]) and diclofenac (Voltaren[R], Cambia[R]).
NSAIDs and cardiac arrest
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