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anodyne

anodyne Anodyne is a historical term for something that relieves pain by reducing the sensitivity or irritability of local nerves or the brain.

Anodyne is a historical term for something that relieves pain by reducing the sensitivity or irritability of local nerves or the brain. It is also called an analgesic.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Anodyne” (Anodyne).
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