algetic

al·ge·sic

(al-jēz'ik),

1. Painful; related to or causing pain.

2. Relating to hypersensitivity to pain.

Synonym(s): algetic

al·ge·sic

(al-jē'zik)

1. Painful; related to or causing pain.

2. Relating to hypersensitivity to pain.
Synonym(s): algetic.

al·ge·sic

(al-jē'zik)

1. Painful; related to or causing pain.

2. Relating to hypersensitivity to pain.
Synonym(s): algetic.

algetic (aljet´ik),

adj painful.

algesic, algetic

pertaining to or emanating from algesia.

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algesic substances

endogenous substances involved in the production of the pain that is associated with inflammation. Includes serotonin, bradykinin and prostaglandins.