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  • noun Plural form of painkiller.

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Examples

  • Walgreen has introduced easier-to-open packages on its private-label painkillers and incontinence products, and expanded its vitamin aisles.

    WSJ.com: What's News US 2011

  • Sex also increases oxytocin, known as the "cuddle hormone," which promotes bonding, reduces fear and stimulates endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, which is why sex can bring temporary relief from back pain, migraines and other body aches.

    The Joy of Researching the Health Benefits of Sex Melinda Beck 2011

  • Wormwood is an antiparasitic, and some of the herbs also contain painkillers.

    Archive 2008-07-01 Heather McDougal 2008

  • Wormwood is an antiparasitic, and some of the herbs also contain painkillers.

    The Rise and Fall of the Green Fairy Heather McDougal 2008

  • They start taking a couple painkillers, which is OK.

    CNN Transcript Jul 5, 2007 2007

  • There are also, however, instances in which a medical problem can actually cause an addiction, such as when someone with a legitimate pain management problem becomes addicted to painkillers, which is often called “medical addiction.”

    Helping the Addict You Love M.D. Laurence M. Westreich 2007

  • There are also, however, instances in which a medical problem can actually cause an addiction, such as when someone with a legitimate pain management problem becomes addicted to painkillers, which is often called “medical addiction.”

    Helping the Addict You Love M.D. Laurence M. Westreich 2007

  • There are also, however, instances in which a medical problem can actually cause an addiction, such as when someone with a legitimate pain management problem becomes addicted to painkillers, which is often called “medical addiction.”

    Helping the Addict You Love M.D. Laurence M. Westreich 2007

  • So I am hearing from you in this case, that here ` s a guy that beat charges on child molestation, that has admitted addiction to painkillers, that is caught on video dangling a baby high up off a cement sidewalk, and is so high on painkillers, he comes to court in his pajamas.

    CNN Transcript Oct 17, 2006 2006

  • Norm Buckley, director of the pain centre and chair of anesthesia at McMaster's medical school, said some patients can benefit from opioid painkillers, which is why doctors need better prescribing guidelines.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed CARLY WEEKS 2011

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