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Definition of «painkiller»

A painkiller is a medication or substance that is designed to reduce or eliminate pain. It can be an over-the-counter drug, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, or it can be prescribed by a doctor for more severe or chronic pain conditions. Painkillers work in various ways, including blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, reducing inflammation, and affecting neurotransmitters in the brain that are involved with pain perception.

Usage examples

  1. Take a painkiller to alleviate the headache.
  2. The doctor prescribed me a painkiller for my chronic back pain.
  3. I always carry a painkiller in my bag in case of emergencies.
  4. She relies on painkillers to manage her menstrual cramps.
  5. He took a painkiller after his strenuous workout to soothe his sore muscles.
  6. The dentist recommended taking a painkiller to relieve the pain after the dental procedure.
  7. I can't focus on my work due to a migraine, so I'm going to take a painkiller.
  8. My grandma keeps a box of painkillers in her medicine cabinet for her arthritis pain.
  9. The painkiller provided immediate relief for his toothache.
  10. The athlete injured his ankle during the game and needed a strong painkiller to continue playing.

Phrases with «painkiller»

Sentences with «painkiller»

  • That includes abuse of prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin, as well as illegal drugs like heroin. (webmd.com)
  • She hopes this trick might be useful for engineering a new class of painkillers for humans. (sciencemag.org)
  • These data add to a growing body of evidence that in general shows that patients who take opioid painkillers on an ongoing basis use more medical care, and have higher medical costs, than those who don't. (sciencedaily.com)
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