antianalgesia

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ analgesia

Noun

antianalgesia (uncountable)

1. (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