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analgesica medicine that reduces or eliminates pain

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a medicine that reduces or eliminates pain

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

Korean meaning: 통증을 줄이거나 없애는 약물, 진통제

Korean pronunciation: 애널**지**직

Example Sentences

  • After the dentist visit, I desperately needed an analgesic stronger than my willpower.
  • The analgesic cream worked so well that I forgot I had injured my knee.
  • She always carries analgesic tablets in her purse, just like some people carry lucky charms.

analgesic

NOUN

//ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk//

a medicine that reduces or eliminates pain

analgesic concept
💡 Concept

a caring nurse gently hands a small pill and glass of water to a patient lying in bed. The patient reaches out with a grateful expression while holding their head with the other hand. Before taking the medicine, the patient's face shows clear discomfort and pain. After swallowing the pill, the patient's facial expression begins to relax and show relief. The nurse sits nearby with a warm smile, watching as the patient's pain starts to fade. a medicine that reduces or eliminates pain

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixan--
Rootalges
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek 'analgesia', combining 'an-' (without) and 'algos' (pain). Ancient Greek physicians used this term to describe the absence of pain sensation.

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🎵Rhyme

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lethargic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After the dentist visit, I desperately needed an analgesic stronger than my willpower.

The analgesic cream worked so well that I forgot I had injured my knee.

😄 Fun example

She always carries analgesic tablets in her purse, just like some people carry lucky charms.

The new analgesic showed promising results in clinical trials.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

painkillerpain relieveranodynepalliative

Antonyms

irritantstimulant

Related

anesthesiaanestheticpharmaceuticalmedicationtherapy