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analgesic

noun
/ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/UK

Etymology

From analgesia (“absence of pain”) + -ic, from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “without”) + ἄλγησις (álgēsis, “sense of pain”), from ἄλγος (álgos, “pain”). Compare -algia.

  1. derived from ἀν- — “without”

Definitions

  1. Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of…

    Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

    • I am taking an analgesic. Is it safe to drink alcoholic beverages?
    • 2010, Associated Press staff, Cadence signs option to buy Incline (original copy), Bloomberg Businessweek

  2. Of or relating to analgesia.

The neighborhood

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No curated loop yet for analgesic. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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