Anaesthetic

usgb/ˌænəsˈθetɪk/
noun

A substance that causes loss of feeling to stop pain.

The dentist gave me an anaesthetic before he began the extraction.
Visual representation of "anaesthetic" - A substance that causes loss of feeling to stop pain

Often appears as...

  • local anaesthetic
  • general anaesthetic
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Pain Control

Anaesthetics are used for pain control during medical procedures.

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Before stitching the wound, the doctor applied an anaesthetic.
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Variety of Forms

Anaesthetics can be gases, liquids, or creams depending on the application needed.

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For a minor surgery, the nurse applied an anaesthetic cream.
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Level of Consciousness

General anaesthetics make you unconscious, while local anaesthetics do not.

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The local anaesthetic numbed my tooth without making me sleepy.
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