anesthetic
or an·aes·thet·ic
[ an-uhs-thet-ik ]
/ ˌæn əsˈθɛt ɪk /
noun
a substance that produces anesthesia, as halothane, procaine, or ether.
adjective
pertaining to or causing physical insensibility: an anesthetic gas.
physically insensitive: Halothane is used to produce an anesthetic state.
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Medical definitions for anesthetic
anesthetic
[ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ]
n.
An agent that reversibly depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation.
adj.
Characterized by the loss of sensation.
Capable of producing a loss of sensation.
Associated with or due to the state of anesthesia.
Other words from anesthetic
an′es•thet′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for anesthetic
anesthetic
[ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ]
A drug that temporarily depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness.
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Cultural definitions for anesthetic
anesthetic
[ (an-is-thet-ik) ]
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness. With the aid of an anesthetic, people can undergo surgery without pain. (See general anesthetic and local anesthetic.)
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