Anesthetized
verb
To be made unable to feel pain through the use of drugs.
The doctor anesthetized the patient before the operation.
Often appears as...
- general anesthesia
- pain management
Usage tips
Neutral
surgery, pain relief, general anesthesia
adjective
Describes a state of not being aware or feeling anything.
After the shocking news, she felt anesthetized to her surroundings.
Often appears as...
- emotionally anesthetized
- anesthetized state
Usage tips
Neutral
emotionally numb, detached
verb
To be made unable to feel pain through the use of drugs.
The doctor anesthetized the patient before the operation.
Often appears as...
- general anesthesia
- pain management
Usage tips
Neutral
surgery, pain relief, general anesthesia
adjective
Describes a state of not being aware or feeling anything.
After the shocking news, she felt anesthetized to her surroundings.
Often appears as...
- emotionally anesthetized
- anesthetized state
Usage tips
Neutral
emotionally numb, detached
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
It is critical to understand how anesthetics work before using them.
In surgery, the patient must be anesthetized for comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This term can also describe someone emotionally detached.
Feelings of being anesthetized can indicate larger emotional issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Inappropriate use in casual conversation can mislead.
Avoid using 'anesthetized' when discussing feelings unless specified emotionally.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
It is critical to understand how anesthetics work before using them.
In surgery, the patient must be anesthetized for comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This term can also describe someone emotionally detached.
Feelings of being anesthetized can indicate larger emotional issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Inappropriate use in casual conversation can mislead.
Avoid using 'anesthetized' when discussing feelings unless specified emotionally.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
It is critical to understand how anesthetics work before using them.
In surgery, the patient must be anesthetized for comfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This term can also describe someone emotionally detached.
Feelings of being anesthetized can indicate larger emotional issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Inappropriate use in casual conversation can mislead.
Avoid using 'anesthetized' when discussing feelings unless specified emotionally.
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