What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
etherized
Example
The dentist etherized the patient before performing the procedure. [etherized: verb]
Example
After inhaling the ether, the patient became etherized and fell asleep. [etherized: adjective]
anesthetize
Example
The doctor will anesthetize the patient before the surgery. [anesthetize: verb]
Example
The anesthetized patient did not feel any pain during the procedure. [anesthetized: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Anesthetize is more commonly used than etherized in medical contexts and everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between etherized and anesthetize?
Anesthetize is a more formal term than etherized and is commonly used in medical settings.
