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gassers
What does gassers mean?
British nickname for anaesthetists, from the gases they administer.
"Check with the gassers before you book the slot."
Origin
British slang from the anaesthetic gases used to induce sleep.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the gassers in a hospital?
'Gassers' is British nickname slang for anaesthetists, the doctors who put patients to sleep for surgery.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from the anaesthetic gases anaesthetists administer to induce and maintain sleep during operations.
Is it a rude term?
No, it is affectionate hospital slang used among staff, not an insult.
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