Choose one word for the given expression:
A medicine that lessens or removes pain
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Analgesic
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Antiseptic | a substance that kills germs and stops a wound from getting infected | Mother put some antiseptic on my cut knee. |
| (2) Antibiotic | a medicine that kills bacteria and cures infections | The doctor said an antibiotic will not help with a viral fever. |
| (3) Sedative | a medicine that makes a person calm or sleepy (works on the nerves, not mainly on pain) | The patient was given a mild sedative before the scan. |
| (4) Analgesic (answer) | a medicine that relieves pain | The doctor gave Rohan an analgesic for his toothache. |