2007-03-19 05:34:43 · 11 answers · asked by amy is here 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An analgesic is a drug, such as aspirin, that relieves pain in the body.
In medical terms it means the relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent, or the state of insensitivity to pain, even though the subject is fully conscious.
2007-03-19 05:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by Catie I 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word analgesic is greek, composed from the word -a- (added the -n- because a vowel is following) and algos which means pain. So, analgesic is the the opposite of algesic, meaning "cause pain"...
2007-03-19 11:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creates a dampening field around the pain receptors in the brain.
2007-03-20 01:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a substance used for pain relief - for example Entonox a gas used by the ambulance service
2007-03-19 05:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by farzeymedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Analgesics are those drugs whose primary purpose is pain relief.
2007-03-23 05:12:22 · answer #5 · answered by Me, Myself & I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kills the pain in the parts others can't reach.
2007-03-22 02:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by RAGGYPANTS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It numbs the pain, really a painkiller
2007-03-19 05:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a fancy name for pain killers!
2007-03-19 05:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pain killer and it opens up your airways doesnt it?
2007-03-19 05:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by natasha * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a pain killer
2007-03-19 05:36:53 · answer #10 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋