Analgecine
Analgecine
Analgecine (pronounced: an-al-ge-cine) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a hypothetical class of drugs that are designed to alleviate pain without causing a loss of consciousness. The term is derived from the Greek words "an-", meaning "without", and "algesis", meaning "sensation of pain".
Etymology
The term "Analgecine" is derived from the Greek words "an-", meaning "without", and "algesis", meaning "sensation of pain". The suffix "-cine" is commonly used in pharmacology to denote a drug or substance.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A drug used to relieve pain.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness.
- Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Analgecine
- Wikipedia's article - Analgecine
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