general anaesthetic
Britishnoun
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Removing the nodule can take place under general anaesthetic with the patient breathing through a tube.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The operation is normally carried out under general anaesthetic with the patient breathing through a tube.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Eleven-year-old Bruce laid on his back under a general anaesthetic, as they removed the problem tooth and checked him for other illnesses.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
In 2019, the year after Lijian says he was hospitalised, the Chinese Medical Doctor Association updated its ECT guidelines, stating it should only ever be administered with consent, and under general anaesthetic.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025
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.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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