neuroleptanalgesia
noun
neu·ro·lept·an·al·ge·sia
ˈn(y)u̇r-ə-ˌlep-ˌtan-ᵊl-ˈjē-zhə, -z(h)ē-ə 
variants
or neuroleptoanalgesia
: joint administration of a tranquilizing drug and an analgesic especially for relief of surgical pain
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“Neuroleptanalgesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuroleptanalgesia. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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