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analgetic

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an·al·ge·si·a   (ān'əl-jē'zē-ə, -zhə)   
n.  A deadening or absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness.

[Greek analgēsiā : an-, without; see a-1 + algēsiā, pain (from algein, to feel pain, from algos, pain).]
an'al·get'ic (-jět'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: an·al·get·ic
Pronunciation: -'jet-ik
Function: noun or adjective
: ANALGESIC
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analgetic an·al·get·ic (ān'əl-jět'ĭk)
n.
See analgesic. adj.
Having altered pain perception.

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