neuroleptanalgesia

noun

neu·​ro·​lept·​an·​al·​ge·​sia ˈn(y)u̇r-ə-ˌlep-ˌtan-ᵊl-ˈjē-zhə, -z(h)ē-ə How to pronounce neuroleptanalgesia (audio)
variants or neuroleptoanalgesia
: joint administration of a tranquilizing drug and an analgesic especially for relief of surgical pain
neuroleptanalgesic adjective

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“Neuroleptanalgesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuroleptanalgesia. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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