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antineuralgic

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃tinɨˌvɾalˈʒiku/baixo

an·ti·ne·v·rál·gi·co

Definition

That combats or relieves neuralgia (pain along the course of a nerve).
The doctor prescribed an antineuralgic medication for her sciatica.
This ointment has antineuralgic properties.
Common collocations
antineuralgic medicationantineuralgic effect

Etymology

Do prefixo grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'nevralgia' (dor nos nervos) + sufixo '-ico'.

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