Anodyne
(noun)
A medicine or other substance that relieves pain.
Origin:
From the greek word "anodos" meaning "away from pain" and the suffix -ine meaning "of or relating to".
Examples:
- Anodyne drugs are used to relieve pain and discomfort.
- Aspirin is an anodyne medication.
- Anodyne therapy is used to relieve pain and discomfort.
- Anodyne treatments are used to relieve pain and discomfort.
- Anodyne is also used as an adjective to describe something that is soothing or calming.