antianalgesia

English

Etymology

From 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
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