Anesthetics
noun (plural only) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The patient was given general anesthetics before the surgery began.
Definition:Anesthetics that cause a complete loss of consciousness and insensitivity to pain and sensations throughout the body.
From general anesthetics
Example:The dentist used a local anesthetic to numb the patient's tooth before drilling.
Definition:Anesthetics that work on a specific area or region of the body, preventing pain in that area but not causing a loss of consciousness.
From local anesthetics
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