anesthesia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐnɨʃˈteziɐ/medium
a·ne·ste·si·a
Definition
A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
The doctor explained the anesthesia process before the surgery.
She felt no pain due to the anesthesia.
Common collocations
general anesthesialocal anesthesia
Etymology
Do grego 'anaisthesia'