as in sedatives
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee
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Prosecutors said Valentin used a syringe to extract liquid painkillers (medical-grade fentanyl and midazolam) from patients’ vials for his personal use.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Forty years ago, American researcher Roger Ulrich studied how hospital patients used fewer painkillers and had faster recoveries when their windows overlooked a green space with trees compared to those who looked out at a brick wall, the release stated.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Analgesics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analgesics. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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