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preanesthetic

[ pree-an-uh s-thet-ik, pree-an- ]
/ priˌæn əsˈθɛt ɪk, ˌpri æn- /

noun

a substance that produces a preliminary or light anesthesia.

adjective

given prior to an anesthetic that induces total insensibility.

Nearby words

  1. prealternate molt,
  2. preamble,
  3. preamble to the constitution,
  4. preamp,
  5. preamplifier,
  6. preantiseptic,
  7. preappoint,
  8. prearrange,
  9. prearranged,
  10. preaseptic

Origin of preanesthetic

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + anesthetic
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Medicine definitions for preanesthetic

preanesthetic

[ prē′ăn-ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ]

adj.

Before anesthesia.
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