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Analgesic Agent
Definition 1
Compounds that alleviate pain without loss of consciousness. Analgesics act by various mechanisms including binding with opioid receptors and decreasing inflammation. Choice of analgesic may be determined by the type of pain. These compounds include opioid, non-opioid and adjuvant analgesic agents. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Drugs that reduce pain. These drugs include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. (NCI Dictionary)
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