Definition of Anesthetic
Anesthetic
an·es·thet·ic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a substance that completely reduces sensitivity to pain;
e.g. The patient was given an anesthetic just before the surgery started.
(noun)
the practice or study of anesthetics;
e.g. As an intern at the hospital, I really enjoyed studying anesthetics, which is what fueled my wish to become an anesthesiologist.
(adjective)
relating to something that can induce insensitivity to pain;
e.g. The dog was treated with an anesthetic drug before he was taken into the operating room.
(adjective)
lacking sensitivity or awareness; insensitive;
e.g. He was anesthetic to his step-children's feelings and needs.
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