Multiple choice

Analgesic is meant to _____ pain.

  1. increase

  2. suppress

  3. maintain

  4. induce
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Analgesics are medications specifically designed to relieve pain by acting on the nervous system to suppress pain signals. The term comes from Greek 'an' (without) and 'algos' (pain). Common analgesics include paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin.

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