neuroleptanalgesia

noun

: joint administration of a tranquilizing drug and an analgesic especially for relief of surgical pain

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“Neuroleptanalgesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuroleptanalgesia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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