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- pronunciation:
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definition 1: |
complete or partial inability to perceive bodily sensation such as pain.
Ether was one of the early drugs used by doctors to bring about anesthesia.- synonyms:
- insensibility, insentience, numbness
- similar words:
- analgesia, sedation
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definition 2: |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain.
She will be under anesthesia during the operation.A specialist will administer the anesthesia for the surgery.- synonyms:
- numbness, oblivion, sedation
- similar words:
- sleep, sopor, stupor, torpor
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