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Analgesic
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analgésique, médicament antidouleur
a pain-relieving medication
What is an "analgesic"?
An analgesic is a type of medication that is used to relieve pain. Analgesics work by blocking or reducing pain signals to the brain, helping to reduce discomfort and improve quality of life for individuals experiencing pain. These medications can be prescribed by healthcare providers or obtained over-the-counter for pain relief.
Example
After the dental procedure, the patient took an analgesic to manage postoperative tooth pain.
The doctor prescribed an analgesic to alleviate the patient's persistent lower back pain.
Over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen are commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain.
analgesic
01
analgésique, antalgique
able to reduce pain
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