analgesic

[ an-l-jee-zik, -sik ]

noun

1. a remedy that relieves or allays pain.

adjective

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

analgesic

/ -sɪk; ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk /

adjective

1. of or causing analgesia

noun

1. a substance that produces analgesia

analgesic

/ ăn′əl-jē′zĭk /

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

analgesic

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of analgesic¹

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

Example Sentences

While some research has found that morphine can have analgesic effects on crayfish, we don’t yet know what type of receptor it’s targeting, though it probably relates to these evolutionarily early starts at an opioid system.

From Salon

Interestingly, menthol also has high medicinal value due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.

From Science Daily

Says Laumer: "This and related liana species that can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia are known for their analgesic and antipyretic effects and are used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases, such as malaria. Analyses of plant chemical compounds show the presence of furanoditerpenoids and protoberberine alkaloids, which are known to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidant, and other biological activities of relevance to wound healing."

From Science Daily

"Orangutans at the site rarely eat the plant. However, individuals may accidentally touch their wounds while feeding on this plant and thus unintentionally apply the plant's juice to their wounds. As Fibraurea tinctoria has potent analgesic effects, individuals may feel an immediate pain release, causing them to repeat the behavior several times."

From Science Daily

"It's thought that acetaminophen exerts its analgesic effect through the endocannabinoid system, which is also very important for fetal development," Woodbury said.

From Science Daily