The word analgesic refers to which of the following?

A) The surgical binding of a tendon
B) A class of drug that relieves pain
C) A tumor of striated muscle tissue
D) Surgical incision into a muscle


B
Explanation: A) Tenodesis is the surgical binding of a tendon.
B) Correct. Analgesics relieve pain.
C) Rhabdomyoma is a tumor of striated muscle tissue.
D) Myotomy is surgical incision into a muscle.

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