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analgesic (an″әl-je´zik) relieving pain. pertaining to analgesia. an agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness. narcotic analgesic
opioid analgesic. nonsteroidal antiinflammatory analgesic(NSAIA)
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. opiate analgesic
, opioid analgesic
any of a class of compounds that bind with a number of closely related specific receptors (opioid receptors) in the central nervous system to block the perception of pain or affect the emotional response to pain; such compounds include
opium and its derivatives, as well as a number of synthetic compounds, and are used for moderate to severe pain. Chronic administration
or abuse may lead to dependence.
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