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Analgesic
01
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.
Examples
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.
analgesic
01
able to reduce pain
Examples
The cream had an analgesic effect on sore muscles.
She took an analgesic tablet for her headache.
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