analgesic

1 of 2

noun

an·al·ge·sic ˌa-nᵊl-ˈjē-zik How to pronounce analgesic (audio)

-sik

: an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia

opioid analgesics

a topical analgesic

Aspirin and acetaminophen are the oral analgesics of first choice in the treatment of mild to moderate pain caused by cancer.

William T. McGivney et al.

analgesic

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to, characterized by, or producing analgesia : relieving or lessening pain without loss of consciousness

Ginger, a member of the same plant family as turmeric, contains anti-inflammatory compounds and volatile oils … that show analgesic and sedative effects in animal studies.

Anahad O'Connor

analgesic drugs

a topical analgesic cream

also : caused by the use of analgesics

analgesic nephropathy

Synonyms

Noun

anesthetic
anodyne
painkiller

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Intended to be rolled directly onto achy areas, the formula combines 17 essential oils, including geranium and chamomile, which are thought to stimulate circulation, and capsaicin (the active compound in the chili pepper) for an analgesic effect.

Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017 Meperidine – Meperidine is another narcotic analgesic, similar to morphine.

Cnn Library, CNN, 18 Sep. 2017 Social connection Pain research confirms that love is analgesic.

Beth Darnall, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2017 In these complaints—and in additional posts to its members—PETA alleged that Lattin had killed around 250 birds and performed painful experiments without analgesics, and that her work had no relevance to conservation or other species.

David Grimm, Science | AAAS, 8 Sep. 2017 Many of the drug’s victims are addicts, but others are unaware as traffickers have begun lacing other drugs, including marijuana, with fentanyl which is the synthetic opiate analgesic, Espinosa said.

Krista Torralva, OrlandoSentinel.com, 11 Aug. 2017 The decline documented in the analysis also coincided with the federal government’s tightening of prescribing rules in 2014 for one of the most common painkillers: hydrocodone combined with a second analgesic, such as acetaminophen.

Abby Goodnough, The Seattle Times, 6 July 2017 The decline documented in the analysis also coincided with the federal government's tightening of prescribing rules in 2014 for one of the most common painkillers: hydrocodone combined with a second analgesic, like acetaminophen.

The New York Times, cleveland.com, 6 July 2017 Meperidine – Meperidine is another narcotic analgesic, similar to morphine.

Steve Almasy, CNN, 6 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

noun derivative of analgesic entry 2

Adjective

analgesia + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1852, in the meaning defined above

单词	analgesic
释义	analgesic 1 of 2 noun an·al·ge·sic ˌa-nᵊl-ˈjē-zik -sik : an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia opioid analgesics a topical analgesic Aspirin and acetaminophen are the oral analgesics of first choice in the treatment of mild to moderate pain caused by cancer. William T. McGivney et al. analgesic 2 of 2 adjective : relating to, characterized by, or producing analgesia : relieving or lessening pain without loss of consciousness Ginger, a member of the same plant family as turmeric, contains anti-inflammatory compounds and volatile oils … that show analgesic and sedative effects in animal studies. Anahad O'Connor analgesic drugs a topical analgesic cream also : caused by the use of analgesics analgesic nephropathy Synonyms Noun anesthetic anodyne painkiller See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee Recent Examples on the Web Noun Intended to be rolled directly onto achy areas, the formula combines 17 essential oils, including geranium and chamomile, which are thought to stimulate circulation, and capsaicin (the active compound in the chili pepper) for an analgesic effect. Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017 Meperidine – Meperidine is another narcotic analgesic, similar to morphine. Cnn Library, CNN, 18 Sep. 2017 Social connection Pain research confirms that love is analgesic. Beth Darnall, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2017 In these complaints—and in additional posts to its members—PETA alleged that Lattin had killed around 250 birds and performed painful experiments without analgesics, and that her work had no relevance to conservation or other species. David Grimm, Science \| AAAS, 8 Sep. 2017 Many of the drug’s victims are addicts, but others are unaware as traffickers have begun lacing other drugs, including marijuana, with fentanyl which is the synthetic opiate analgesic, Espinosa said. Krista Torralva, OrlandoSentinel.com, 11 Aug. 2017 The decline documented in the analysis also coincided with the federal government’s tightening of prescribing rules in 2014 for one of the most common painkillers: hydrocodone combined with a second analgesic, such as acetaminophen. Abby Goodnough, The Seattle Times, 6 July 2017 The decline documented in the analysis also coincided with the federal government's tightening of prescribing rules in 2014 for one of the most common painkillers: hydrocodone combined with a second analgesic, like acetaminophen. The New York Times, cleveland.com, 6 July 2017 Meperidine – Meperidine is another narcotic analgesic, similar to morphine. Steve Almasy, CNN, 6 July 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun noun derivative of analgesic entry 2 Adjective analgesia + -ic entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1860, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1852, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition analgesic 1 of 2 adjective an·al·ge·sic -ˈjē-zik -sik : relating to, characterized by, or producing analgesia analgesic 2 of 2 noun : an agent for producing analgesia analgesic 1 of 2 noun as in sedative something (as a drug) that relieves pain the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sedative painkiller anesthetic tranquillizer tranquilizer narcotic opiate anodyne analgesic 2 of 2 adjective as in anesthetic Synonyms & Similar Words anesthetic opiate anodyne depressant hypnotic deadening antidepressant numbing sedative antianxiety narcotic antistress tranquillizing tranquilizing calming relaxing soothing antidepression quieting comforting lulling pacifying dreamy Antonyms & Near Antonyms painful stressful tiresome unsettling troubling stimulant stimulating worrisome trying troublesome irritating aggravating annoying vexatious frustrating disturbing energizing bothersome irksome exasperating maddening vexing invigorating galling nettlesome grating harassing See More
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analgesic

noun

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

adjective

noun

noun

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