Definition of "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory" [nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory]

• An anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Blue-green algae available at most health-food stores contains omega fatty acids and the antioxidant phycocyanin and works similarly to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen."
• "Because her symptoms were intensifying, her rheumatologist started her on a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, Relafen, used often in treating arthritis."