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anesthesiology

American  
[an-uhs-thee-zee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌæn əsˌθi ziˈɒl ə dʒi /
Or anaesthesiology

noun

  1. the science of administering anesthetics.


anesthesiology British  
/ ˌænɪsˌθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the US name for anaesthetics

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anesthesiology Scientific  
/ ăn′ĭs-thē′zē-ŏlə-jē /
  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the study and application of anesthetics.


Etymology

Origin of anesthesiology

First recorded in 1910–15; anesthesi(a) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

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Throughout the process, close coordination with anesthesiology teams was essential to protect Gracie's health.

From Science Daily Dec. 19, 2025

In Texas, among the medical professionals that UnitedHealth’s Medicaid plan identified as doctors between 2021 and 2023 were 59 nurse practitioners and 31 physician and anesthesiology assistants, the Journal found.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 18, 2025

"So, we will have human judges for criminal cases, and human doctors to make decisions about who should get the transplant. But, weather forecasting will be gone soon, and anesthesiology too," says Prof Brusseau.

From BBC May 5, 2025

During the surgical procedure, Dr. Ryan Watkins, a licensed dentist who is trained and credentialed in anesthesiology, observed Silvanna and noted no complications, the dental office stated.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2025

Mahjoubi’s background is in anesthesiology, not psychiatry or addiction.

From Seattle Times Nov. 6, 2023

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