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Anaesthetize

usgb/əˈnesθətaɪz/Volume
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Pain Elimination

Used when referring to eliminating pain during medical procedures.

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They will anaesthetize the cat before spaying it.
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Medical Context

Primarily used in medical or dental settings by professionals.

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The dentist anaesthetized my gums before the extraction.
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Specific Areas

Can refer to numbing a specific body part, rather than the whole body.

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The surgeon will anaesthetize only the affected leg.
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