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analgesia
[an-l-jee-zee-uh, -see-uh]
noun
absence of sense of pain.
analgesia
/ ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪə, -sɪə, ænˈældʒɪə /
noun
inability to feel pain
the relief of pain
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of analgesia1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of analgesia1
Example Sentences
As a result of Miss Price's actions, the patient underwent an invasive procedure without analgesia, and subsequently complained of being in pain.
She says women should discuss any fears and concerns about the procedure with their healthcare provider, who can provide appropriate pain relief or analgesia.
Healthcare Service, concluded, “Cannabis itself does not produce analgesia and paradoxically might interfere with opioid analgesia.”
Officials said that after seeking advice about pain relief, they were able to get a "little persuasion" out of Daisy with "plenty" of treats, and managed to administer some analgesia for the trip down.
“We now have seen strong analgesia from two compounds from different chemical series, with minimal side effects,” says Husbands.
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When To Use
Analgesia is a lessening of pain or the absence of pain.It’s usually used in the context of medicine as a more technical way of saying pain relief.The related word analgesic refers to a remedy that reduces or relieves pain. It especially refers to pain relief medicine, such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen. Analgesic can also be used as an adjective describing things that have pain-relieving effects, as in the analgesic properties of certain herbs. Example: The study determined that the medication can interfere with analgesia in certain patients.
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