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.
William T. McGivney et al.
: 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
Anahad O'Connoranalgesic drugs
a topical analgesic cream
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Examples of analgesic in a Sentence
Noun
the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee
Recent Examples on the WebHilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The Company is grateful for the recognition by and support from the NINDS HEAL Program of its very versatile gene therapy technology for the treatment of chronic pain in the NIH's quest to support promising alternatives to opioid analgesics.
—Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Natural Pain Reliever Kratom benefits individuals seeking natural pain relief, with some studies [2] supporting its analgesic effects.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Pain medication For temporary soothing, over-the-counter analgesic meds like acetaminophen can dull signals that cause widespread discomfort.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The Company is grateful for the recognition by and support from the NINDS HEAL Program of its very versatile gene therapy technology for the treatment of chronic pain in the NIH's quest to support promising alternatives to opioid analgesics.
—Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
Adjective
Some research suggests that CBD may also influence how our brain perceives pain signals, further contributing to its analgesic effects.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Natural Pain Reliever Kratom benefits individuals seeking natural pain relief, with some studies [2] supporting its analgesic effects.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
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“Analgesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analgesic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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