antianalgesia
English
Etymology
anti- + analgesia
Noun
antianalgesia (uncountable)
- (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