anaesthetic

[US]/ˌænis'θetik/
[UK]/ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. anesthetic
adj. numb; anesthetic
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

local anaesthetic

general anaesthetic

anaesthetic injection

anaesthetic cream

anaesthetic gas

Example Sentences

it contains a mild anaesthetic to soothe the pain.

he had the operation under general anaesthetic .

He’s still groggy from the anaesthetic.

"Only after the anaesthetist gave the patient an anaesthetic, could the operation be conducted."

As single laevo-enantiomers,ropivacaine and levobupivacaine which have been generally researched are attracting extensive attention for their better anaesthetic effect and less system toxicity.

The dentist administered the anaesthetic before the procedure.

The patient was under anaesthetic during the surgery.

The anaesthetic wore off quickly after the operation.

The doctor explained the risks associated with anaesthetic.

She had an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic.

The anaesthetic injection helped numb the pain.

The anaesthetic gas put him to sleep for the surgery.

The anaesthetic team prepared the patient for the operation.

She felt groggy after waking up from the anaesthetic.

The anaesthetic mask was placed over his nose and mouth.

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