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Definition of Laughing gas
1. Noun. Inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery.
Exact synonyms: Nitrous Oxide
Generic synonyms: Inhalation Anaesthetic, Inhalation Anesthetic, Inhalation General Anaesthetic, Inhalation General Anesthetic
Terms within: Ammonium Nitrate
Generic synonyms: Inhalation Anaesthetic, Inhalation Anesthetic, Inhalation General Anaesthetic, Inhalation General Anesthetic
Terms within: Ammonium Nitrate
Definition of Laughing gas
1. Noun. A common name for nitrous oxide used as an anaesthetic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Laughing gas
1. A historical term for nitrous oxide. Origin: so called because its inhalation sometimes excites a hilarious delirium preceding insensibility (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Laughing Gas
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