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anesthesia
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐnɨʃˈteziɐ/a·ne·ste·si·a
Definition
1A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
Usage examples
“The doctor explained the anesthesia process before the surgery.”
“She felt no pain due to the anesthesia.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
general anesthesialocal anesthesia