What class of medication relieves pain?
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Analgesic
Analgesics work in different ways; some, like ibuprofen, reduce inflammation at the site of pain, while others, like opioids, change how the brain perceives pain signals. Interestingly, the term comes from the Greek 'an-' (without) and 'algos' (pain).
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