14:I[5014,["/_next/static/chunks/11d1gk4m2o846.js","/_next/static/chunks/14mrh2-p_w84d.js","/_next/static/chunks/40y9lkvta2o_p.js"],"default"] 15:I[38392,["/_next/static/chunks/11d1gk4m2o846.js","/_next/static/chunks/14mrh2-p_w84d.js","/_next/static/chunks/40y9lkvta2o_p.js"],"PracticeCard"] 17:I[70570,["/_next/static/chunks/11d1gk4m2o846.js","/_next/static/chunks/14mrh2-p_w84d.js","/_next/static/chunks/40y9lkvta2o_p.js"],"ExamAppearanceBadge"] 16:T5e9,Correct Answer: A pain-relieving drug.

• Anodyne (noun, Adjective):
English Meaning: A drug or substance that soothes or calms.
Bangla Meaning: বেদনা উপশমকারী (ওষুধ); সান্ত্বনাদায়ক (বস্তু)।

Synonyms: Narcotic (মাদক বিশেষ), Anesthetic (অনুভূতিবিলোপ), Sedative (প্রশমনকারী), Painkiller (ব্যাথানাশক), Soporific (নিদ্রা উদ্রেককারী)।
Antonyms: Stimulating (উদ্দীপক), Agitating (উত্তেজিতকারী), Exciting (উত্তেজিতকারী), Scorching (দাহক), Attacking (আক্রমনাত্মক)।

Other Forms:
- Anodyne (Adjective) - Unlikely to cause offence or debate; bland and inoffensive

Other Options:
ক) A pain-relieving drug — একটি ব্যথা উপশমকারী ওষুধ।
খ) A stimulating substance — একটি উদ্দীপক পদার্থ।
গ) A nutritional supplement — একটি পুষ্টিকর খাদ্য-পরিপূরক।

Example Sentence:
1. He informed the patient that he had prescribed an anodyne, to be taken at bedtime.
2. The music served as an anodyne to his anxiety.

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