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Analgesic Definition & Meaning

analgesic
adjective
  1. capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect"
noun
  1. a medicine used to relieve pain

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Frequently asked questions

What does analgesic mean?
capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect" a medicine used to relieve pain
What part of speech is analgesic?
Analgesic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does analgesic have?
Analgesic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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