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anaesthetic

[ˌænəsˈθetɪk]

anaesthetic Definition

a substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness and is used to numb or put a patient to sleep during medical procedures.

Using anaesthetic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anaesthetic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dentist applied an anaesthetic before filling the cavity.

  • Example

    The patient was given an anaesthetic before the surgery.

  • Example

    The doctor administered an anaesthetic to the patient's arm before setting the broken bone.

anaesthetic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anaesthetic

Phrases with anaesthetic

  • a type of anaesthetic that causes the patient to lose consciousness and feel no pain during a medical procedure

    Example

    The patient was given a general anaesthetic before the surgery.

  • a type of anaesthetic that numbs only a small area of the body and is used for minor medical procedures

    Example

    The dentist applied a local anaesthetic before filling the cavity.

  • a type of anaesthetic that is injected into the spinal cord and numbs the lower half of the body

    Example

    The woman was given a spinal anaesthetic before giving birth.

Origins of anaesthetic

from Greek 'an-', meaning 'without', and 'aisthēsis', meaning 'sensation'

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Summary: anaesthetic in Brief

An 'anaesthetic' [ˌænəsˈθetɪk] is a substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness and is used to numb or put a patient to sleep during medical procedures. It can be administered in different forms, such as general anaesthetic, which causes the patient to lose consciousness, or local anaesthetic, which numbs only a small area of the body. 'Anaesthetic' is a formal term often used in medical contexts.