Antianalgesia
Antianalgesia
Antianalgesia (pronounced: an-tee-an-al-gee-zia) is a medical term that refers to the reduction or blocking of pain relief. It is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, "an" meaning without, and "algesia" meaning sensitivity to pain.
Antianalgesia is often associated with certain medical conditions or treatments that can interfere with the effectiveness of analgesics, or pain relievers. This can occur due to various reasons such as drug tolerance, hyperalgesia, or certain genetic factors.
Etymology
The term "antianalgesia" is derived from the Greek words "anti" (against), "an" (without), and "algesia" (sensitivity to pain). It was first used in medical literature in the late 20th century.
Related Terms
- Analgesia: The inability to feel pain while conscious.
- Hyperalgesia: An increased sensitivity to pain.
- Allodynia: A condition where one feels pain from stimuli that do not normally provoke pain.
- Analgesics: Medications that are used to relieve pain.
- Nociception: The sensory nervous system's response to harmful or potentially harmful stimuli.
See Also
References
- Medical dictionaries and textbooks
- Peer-reviewed medical journals
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antianalgesia
- Wikipedia's article - Antianalgesia
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