antianalgesia
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Etymology
Noun
antianalgesia (uncountable)
- (biochemistry) The ability of certain endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide Y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain-inhibiting neurotransmitters and modulators.
Derived terms
- antianalgesic
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