Definitions
- Referring to the state of being unconscious or numb, usually induced by a medical professional for surgery or other procedures. - Describing the use of drugs or other methods to prevent pain during medical procedures. - Talking about the branch of medicine that deals with the study and administration of anaesthetics.
- Referring to the state of being unconscious or numb, usually induced by a medical professional for surgery or other procedures. - Describing the use of drugs or other methods to prevent pain during medical procedures. - Talking about the branch of medicine that deals with the study and administration of anesthetics.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the state of being unconscious or numb.
- 2Both words describe the use of drugs or other methods to prevent pain during medical procedures.
- 3Both words are used in the field of medicine.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Anaesthesia is more commonly used in British English while anesthesia is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Formality: Anaesthesia is considered more formal than anesthesia.
Remember this!
Anaesthesia and anesthesia are synonyms that refer to the state of being unconscious or numb, usually induced by a medical professional for surgery or other procedures. The main difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Anaesthesia is the British spelling and is considered more formal, while anesthesia is the American spelling and is more commonly used in American English.
