anaesthetic
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Currently, the main way to diagnose whether a patient has the disease on the NHS is through a surgical procedure called a laparoscopy, under general anaesthetic.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
It dodged capture despite efforts by hunters and responders equipped with traps and anaesthetic guns, and escaped late Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Sophie was given a general anaesthetic and Felix was delivered by emergency C-section.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Laser therapy, or laser ablation, is a procedure done under local anaesthetic where a laser burns away the abnormal cells.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
Another doctor in a mask gave the anaesthetic.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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