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analgesia

[ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə]

analgesia Definition

the inability to feel pain while still conscious.

Using analgesia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "analgesia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was given analgesia before the surgery.

  • Example

    Analgesia is often used during childbirth to manage pain.

  • Example

    The dentist administered local analgesia before filling the cavity.

Origins of analgesia

from Greek 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'algos' meaning 'pain'

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Summary: analgesia in Brief

'Analgesia' [ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə] refers to the inability to feel pain while still conscious. It is often used in medical contexts, such as before surgery or during childbirth, to manage pain. An example sentence is 'The patient was given analgesia before the surgery.'