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anesthetic
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ.nɨʃˈtɛ.zi.ku/a·nes·té·si·co
Definition
1A substance that induces insensitivity to pain, used in medical procedures.
Usage examples
“The surgeon administered a local anesthetic to numb the area.”
“He was under general anesthetic for several hours.”
Common combinations
local anestheticgeneral anestheticanesthetic effect