Associations to the word «Analgesic»

Wiktionary

ANALGESIC, noun. (pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain without inducing unconsciousness.
ANALGESIC, adjective. (medicine) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne.

Dictionary definition

ANALGESIC, noun. A medicine used to relieve pain.
ANALGESIC, adjective. Capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect".

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