analgesicnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/us/ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/a type of drug that stops you from feeling pain:
This cream contains a mild analgesic to soothe stings and bites.
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Medicines & drugs
- antacid
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- antiviral
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- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
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- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
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analgesic
adjective ukus
analgesic properties