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anaesthetics

British  
/ ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪks /

noun

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

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"We're missing anaesthetics, supplies for the ICU, antibiotics and lastly painkillers," said Dr al-Akkad.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

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 • Nov. 10, 2023

He said the medical supplies including wound dressings, anaesthetics, and painkillers, among other items.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023

The open letter makes it clear that these issues are not confined to surgery or anaesthetics but are commonplace.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023

What must it have been like before there were anaesthetics?

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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