anodyne /an·o·dyne/ (an´ah-dīn)
anodyne
analgesic [an″al-je´zik]
anodyne,
anodyne (an´ōdīn),
1. relieving pain.
2. a medicine that eases pain.
an·o·dyne ( n  -d n )n. An agent that relieves pain. |
anodyne
[an′ədīn/]
Etymology: Gk a + odyne, not pain
a drug that relieves or lessens pain. Compare analgesic.
analgesic [an″al-je´zik]
1. relieving pain.
2. pertaining to analgesia.
3. 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.
anodyne,
n a substance with pain-relieving properties.
anodyne (an´ōdīn),
n an agent or drug that relieves pain; milder than analgesia.
anodyne
1. relieving pain.
2. a medicine that eases pain.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|