surgical anesthesia
n.
Anesthesia administered so that a surgical procedure can be performed.
Loss of sensation with muscle relaxation adequate for surgery.
Nearby words
surgeonfish, surgery, surgical, surgical abdomen, surgical anatomy, surgical anesthesia, surgical boot, surgical diathermy, surgical emphysema, surgical microscope, surgical needle
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