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neurolytic

neurolytic

9.9
A substance that destroys nerves to reduce severe pain
  • noun
  • /ˌnʊroʊˈlɪtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neurotóxico
  • A neurolytic can be used in procedures to block nerve signals in cancer patients.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a neurolytic treatment for her chronic pain.

  • Researchers are studying the long-term effects of neurolytics on nerve regeneration.

  • The doctor administered a neurolytic to help manage the patient's chronic pain.

  • Many patients find neurolytics effective for pain management.

  • The doctor used a neurolytic agent to alleviate her patient's chronic pain.

  • In pain management, a neurolytic can help block nerve signals effectively.

  • For severe cases, physicians might administer a neurolytic to destroy problematic nerve tissue.

Synonyms

neurotoxin
vsneurolytic
  • Specialized
9 7.8

A poison that damages nerves and can stop movement

is used deliberately to destroy nerve tissue to relieve severe pain

How Destructive

neurotoxin
  • Specialized
9 7.8
neurolytic
  • Specialized
9.9
nerve block anesthesia
  • Specialized
4.3
analgesic
  • Specialized
5 5.5

Surface Forms

neurolytic singular
neurolytics plural

Etymology

Neurolytic is formed from neuro- 'nerve' and -lytic 'to break down or destroy', like the root in analysis that means to break things apart. So a neurolytic is a substance used to destroy nerve tissue to block pain signals and help relieve severe pain.