NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that cause pain, fever and inflammation. NSAIDs block the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower production of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced.
Medical Definition of BILIRUBIN. : a reddish yellow pigment C33H36N4O6 that occurs especially in bile and blood and causes jaundice if accumulated in excess.
: a reddish-yellow water insoluble pigment occurring especially in bile and blood and causing jaundice if accumulated in excess. ADVERTISEMENT. Latin bilis + ruber red â more at red.