Definition:
An analgesic is a drug that's used to relieve pain without causing decreased consciousness. Analgesics work by blocking pain signals to the brain, or how the brain interprets those signals. They're classified as either narcotic or non-narcotic.
Examples of non-narcotic pain relievers include:
For examples of narcotic analgesics, see the definition of narcotic.
Pronunciation: ANN-al-JEE-sik
Also Known As: Pain killers
