Medical Term:
analgesic
Pronunciation: an′ăl-jē′zik
Definition:
- A compound capable of producing analgesia, one that relieves pain by altering the perception of nociceptive stimuli without producing anesthesia or loss of consciousness.
- Characterized by reduced response to painful stimuli.
Synonym(s): analgetic1
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
