WordValenoun
analgesic
a drug that relieves pain
In more detail
1. (noun) a medicine or drug that reduces or stops pain without causing loss of consciousness
2. (adjective) able to reduce or stop pain
Examples
- 1. She took an analgesic for her headache.
- 2. The analgesic cream helped soothe the muscle soreness.
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