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Definition of Anesthetic
1. Noun. A drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations.
Exact synonyms: Anaesthetic, Anaesthetic Agent, Anesthetic Agent
Generic synonyms: Drug
Specialized synonyms: General Anaesthetic, General Anesthetic, Intravenous Anesthetic, Local, Local Anaesthetic, Local Anesthetic, Topical Anaesthetic, Topical Anesthetic, Spinal Anaesthetic, Spinal Anesthetic
Derivative terms: Anaesthetic, Anaesthetise, Anaesthetize, Anesthetise, Anesthetize
Generic synonyms: Drug
Specialized synonyms: General Anaesthetic, General Anesthetic, Intravenous Anesthetic, Local, Local Anaesthetic, Local Anesthetic, Topical Anaesthetic, Topical Anesthetic, Spinal Anaesthetic, Spinal Anesthetic
Derivative terms: Anaesthetic, Anaesthetise, Anaesthetize, Anesthetise, Anesthetize
2. Adjective. Relating to or producing insensibility.
3. Adjective. Characterized by insensibility. "An anesthetic state"
Exact synonyms: Anaesthetic
Similar to: Insensible
Derivative terms: Anaesthesia, Anaesthetic, Anesthesia
Similar to: Insensible
Derivative terms: Anaesthesia, Anaesthetic, Anesthesia
Definition of Anesthetic
1. Adjective. Causing the reduction of pain sensitivity. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness. An anesthetic may or may not render the recipient unconscious, depending upon the type used. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anesthetic
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Medical Definition of Anesthetic
1. A drug that causes unconsciousness or a loss of general sensation. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anesthetic
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