adjective
- not containing or relating to steroids, especially referring to anti-inflammatory drugs that do not contain corticosteroids
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for her arthritis.
- Ibuprofen is a common nonsteroidal medication available over the counter.
- Nonsteroidal treatments are often preferred to avoid steroid side effects.
- The patient was advised to take nonsteroidal pain relievers instead.
- Many nonsteroidal drugs can help reduce inflammation and pain.
- The pharmacy stocks various nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.