anesthetize
[ uh-nes-thi-tahyz ]
/ əˈnɛs θɪˌtaɪz /
verb (used with object), an·es·the·tized, an·es·the·tiz·ing.
to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
Nearby words
anesthesiology, anesthetic, anesthetic depth, anesthetic leprosy, anesthetist, anesthetize, anestrous, anestrus, anethole, aneto, anetoderma
Origin of anesthetize
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Examples from the Web for anesthetize
They acquired the tools to accomplish the deed, including a stun gun and the chemical means to anesthetize their victims.
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Medicine definitions for anesthetize
anesthetize
[ ə-nĕs′thĭ-tīz′ ]
v.
To induce anesthesia in.
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an•es′the•ti•za′tion (-tĭ-zā′shən) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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