analgesics
|an-al-ge-sics|
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/ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.sɪks/
(analgesic)
pain relief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analgesic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analgēsia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'algēsis' meant 'sense of pain.'
Historical Evolution
'analgēsia' was adopted into modern scientific Latin as 'analgesia,' and from there, the English word 'analgesic' was formed to describe substances that relieve pain.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without pain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that relieves pain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
medicines or substances that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness.
Doctors often prescribe analgesics to manage chronic pain.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 02:51