general anaesthetic
Britishnoun
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Sophie was given a general anaesthetic and Felix was delivered by emergency C-section.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Another "serious adverse event", involving a 70-year-old man, happened within days, when Mr Péchier claimed to have found three bags of paracetamol that had been tampered with after he had given a general anaesthetic.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
This most often happens under general anaesthetic in an operating theatre, and can involve extensive liposuction, with large volumes of fat being transferred.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024
She is now fighting for women to be given more information about the risk of pain and pain relief options – including general anaesthetic.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2024
Although the operation is not a very painful one, it ought not to be performed upon a child except under the influence of chloroform or some other general anaesthetic.
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