Painkiller
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A painkiller is a medicinal drug which can reduce the sensation of pain.
Examples
Some painkillers you may have heard of:
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Aspirin
- Codeine
References
AQA
- Painkiller, page 152-3, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Painkillers, page 134, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Painkillers, page 140, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Painkillers, page 48, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Painkillers, page 51, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Painkillers, page 90, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
- Painkillers, page 92, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Painkillers, pages 100-101, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA