Capable of relieving pain; pain-reducing or soothing.
From Greek anti- 'against' + algos 'pain' plus -ic 'relating to'. This medical term is a variant of analgesic, derived more directly from Greek roots with the prefix visibly intact.
In medical terminology, antalgic movements are specific postural adjustments patients make to minimize pain—like limping on an injured leg or holding an arm still. Doctors watch for antalgic patterns to diagnose injuries without even asking where it hurts.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.