analgesic
a remedy that relieves or allays pain.
of, relating to, or causing analgesia, or the relief of pain.
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How to use analgesic in a sentence
It would be malpractice if someone didn’t give you analgesics unless you requested otherwise.
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Shakespeare still matters. A new book reminds us why. | Michael Sims | September 9, 2021 | Washington PostAccording to the statements of the manufacturers, Bengus analgesic Balm contains menthol, salicylate of methyl and lanolin.
(analgesic and Antipyretic): 16—32 ♏, pure or with equal parts glycerin or oil.
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British Dictionary definitions for analgesic
/ (ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk, -sɪk) /
of or causing analgesia
a substance that produces analgesia
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Scientific definitions for analgesic
[ ăn′əl-jē′zĭk ]
A drug used to eliminate pain; a painkiller. Aspirin and acetaminophen are analgesics.
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Cultural definitions for analgesic
[ (an-l-jee-zik, an-l-jee-sik) ]
A drug, such as aspirin, that relieves pain in the body.
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