Synonyms

anaesthetics

British

/ ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪks /

noun

US name: anesthesiology. (functioning as singular) the science, study, and practice of anaesthesia and its application

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Example Sentences

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There were also shortages of medical supplies including trauma kits, blood bags, anaesthetics, essential medicines and tents for health workers, it said.

From BBC

An anaesthetics trainee in the Midlands told the BBC he was concerned that an AA in his area was added to the registrars' list.

From BBC

Soon after he joined the RUH, he reported a dentist for unsafe use of anaesthetics and x-rays.

From BBC

Even before the conflict closed in on them, Gaza's hospitals were struggling to cope, with medical supplies, clean water and fuel to power generators running out and surgery being done without anaesthetics.

From Reuters

She had four operations on an infected hip joint and received six general anaesthetics.

From BBC

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