exalgin Pharmacy.
(ɛksˈældʒɪn)
Also exalgine.
[f. ex- prefix1 + Gr. ἄλγ-ος pain + -in.]
A methyl compound of acetanilide, so called from its use as an anodyne.
| 1889 Pharm. Jrnl. 30 Mar. 781/1 Exalgine occurs in needles or in large white tablets. 1890 Daily News 1 Dec. 5/6 A prescription ordering exalgine. |