Anaesthesia

usgb/ˌænəsˈθiːʒə/
noun

A practice of medicine which causes loss of feeling and sensation in the body or a part of the body.

Before the surgery, the doctor administered anaesthesia to ensure the patient would feel no pain.
Visual representation of "anaesthesia" - A practice of medicine which causes loss of feeling and sensation in the body or a part of the body.

Often appears as...

  • general anaesthesia
  • local anaesthesia

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Medical Settings

Used in contexts of medical procedures to describe inducing insensitivity to pain.

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The anaesthesiologist will discuss the risks of anaesthesia before your operation.
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Types Specified

Often specified as 'general' or 'local', indicating the scope of the numbing effect.

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For a minor procedure, the surgeon might use only local anaesthesia.
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Administration

Administration implies it's actively given by a specialist, not something that occurs naturally.

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A trained professional must administer anaesthesia to ensure patient safety.
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