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anodyne - Dictionary definition and meaning for anodyne

ANODYNE

(noun) a medicine used to relieve pain
synonyms : analgesic , pain pill , painkiller
It is harmful to eat too many anodynes. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) capable of relieving pain
"the anodyne properties of certain drugs", "an analgesic effect"
synonyms : analgesic , analgetic
In ancient times, onions and lilies were thought to have anodyne properties. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for anodyne

(Tag: Global) anodyne ~ a + no + dyne (dying); If you want him not to die from pain, you should give him some anodyne drugs.
added by nitesh117

Mnemonics for anodyne

(Tag: ) Ann will not die from pain if she gets some aspirin.
added by Marise Edit Mnemonic

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Origin

a negative prefix- an with greek 'odyne' meaning pain- to lessen pain added by maddy232323

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