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Analgesia

Noun: The absence or relief from pain, typically achieved through the use of medication or medical procedures.

Sample Sentence: After surgery, the patient was grateful for the analgesia provided by the powerful painkillers prescribed by the doctor.

Analgesic

Noun: A medication or drug that alleviates pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Sample Sentence: She relied on analgesics to manage her chronic back pain on a daily basis.

Related Products: Analgesic Medicines, Over-the-Counter Analgesics

Analgesic

Adjective: Relating to or producing analgesia.

Sample Sentence: The patient experienced a gradual reduction of pain due to the analgesic effects of the medication.

Analgesic

Noun: A substance or device that reduces or eliminates pain locally, specifically at the site of application.

Sample Sentence: The dentist applied a topical analgesic to numb the patient's gums before performing the dental procedure.

Related Products: Topical Analgesics, Pain Relief Patches

Analgesic

Noun: A person or thing that alleviates or provides comfort, often metaphorically.

Sample Sentence: Her best friend has been her emotional analgesic throughout difficult times, always there to offer support and understanding.