anesthesia
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for anesthesia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medically induced state in which a patient cannot feel pain, used during surgery or other procedures.
Synonyms
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How to use anesthesia
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Etymology
From Greek an- ("without") + aisthesis ("sensation") — literally "no feeling."
Full origin of anesthesia →Frequently asked questions
What does “anesthesia” mean?
The word “anesthesia” means a medically induced state in which a patient cannot feel pain, used during surgery or other procedures. In plain terms, the medical process (or drug) that blocks pain, used so patients don't feel surgery happening.
How do you pronounce “anesthesia”?
“Anesthesia” is pronounced an-uhs-THEEZ-ee-uh (/ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “anesthesia” in a sentence?
Here is “anesthesia” used in a sentence: “She woke up an hour after the anesthesia wore off.”
What part of speech is “anesthesia”?
“Anesthesia” is a noun.
Where does the word “anesthesia” come from?
The word “anesthesia” comes from Greek. From Greek an- ("without") + aisthesis ("sensation") — literally "no feeling.".
Is “anesthesia” a common word?
“Anesthesia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “anesthesia” have?
“Anesthesia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medically induced state in which a patient cannot feel pain, used during surgery or other procedures.