analgesic

American  

[an-l-jee-zik, -sik] / ˌæn lˈdʒi zɪk, -sɪk /

noun

1. a remedy that relieves or allays pain.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing analgesia, or the relief of pain.

analgesic British  

/ -sɪk, ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk /

adjective

1. of or causing analgesia

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noun

1. a substance that produces analgesia

analgesic Scientific  

/ ăn′əl-jē′zĭk /

1. A drug used to eliminate pain; a painkiller. Aspirin and acetaminophen are analgesics.

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analgesic Cultural  

1. A drug, such as aspirin, that relieves pain in the body.

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Usage

What does analgesic mean? An analgesic is a remedy that reduces or relieves pain. It especially refers to pain relief medicine, such as acetaminophen.Analgesics also include drugs known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen.Analgesic can also be used as an adjective describing things that have pain-relieving effects, as in the analgesic properties of certain herbs.Analgesic comes from the word analgesia, which means a lessening of pain or the absence of pain.Example: Aspirin is a well-known and commonly used analgesic.

Etymology

Origin of analgesic

First recorded in 1870–75; analges(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

Some individuals find limited relief through capsaicin cream, an over-the-counter analgesic that creates a warming sensation.

From Science Daily

"The sham-controlled design helped rule out placebo effects, and we limited stronger analgesics, which made differences between groups more clearly attributable to the radiation itself," he said.

From Science Daily

When it comes to analgesics, always consult your physician first.

From The Wall Street Journal

There's this much reported case of a woman who suffered from convulsions after taking a medicine for diabetes which had a similar sounding name to an analgesic she had been prescribed.

From BBC

"We can use this information as a springboard to develop new peptide-based analgesics that prevent this signaling complex from forming," said Bunnett.

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