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Meaning of anesthetic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anesthetic

Pronunciation:/ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.

  2. Insensate: unable to feel, or unconscious.