anesthesia

1 synonym and 1 antonym 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.

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anaesthesia

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A medically induced state in which a patient cannot feel pain, used during surgery or other procedures.

“She woke up an hour after the anesthesia wore off.”

anaesthesia

2. noun

The loss of sensation itself, whether caused deliberately by medicine or by nerve damage.

“The nerve injury left a patch of anesthesia across his forearm.”

Opposites

aesthesia

How to use anesthesia

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Etymology

From Greek an- ("without") + aisthesis ("sensation") — literally "no feeling."

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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.

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