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Analgesic

Also called Painkiller

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A drug that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness; includes acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), and opioids such as morphine (MS Contin).

Korean

진통제(통증 완화제)

의식 소실 없이 통증을 완화하는 약물; 비마약성(NSAIDs·아세트아미노펜)과 마약성(오피오이드)으로 분류됨.

French

Analgésique(Antidouleur)

Médicament soulageant la douleur sans perte de conscience ; comprend les AINS, le paracétamol et les opioïdes.

Word parts

  • an-PrefixWithout, absence of
  • alges/oRoot(Greek) Sensitivity to pain
  • -icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to

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