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anaesthesia
[ an-uhs-thee-zhuh ]
anaesthesia
/ ˌæɪˈθːɪə /
noun
- local or general loss of bodily sensation, esp of touch, as the result of nerve damage or other abnormality
- loss of sensation, esp of pain, induced by drugs: called general anaesthesia when consciousness is lost and local anaesthesia when only a specific area of the body is involved
- a general dullness or lack of feeling
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٳ· [an-, uh, s-, thet, -ik], adjective noun
- ··ٳ·پ [uh, -, nes, -thi-tist, uh, -, nees, -], noun
- i·a·ٳi adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of anaesthesia1
Example Sentences
Devices to stabilise broken bones have run out, while anaesthesia, antibiotics and fluids for wounded patients are dwindling.
Rami endured several surgical procedures without painkillers, anaesthesia or antibiotics, his mother told the BBC.
The crime sent shockwaves through the system, prompting one insurance company to reverse a controversial plan to limit anaesthesia coverage, and hit the share prices of major firms.
"Some of the injured came in such critical condition that we had to start surgery right away instead of waiting for anaesthesia," he said.
He, as well as Dr Judith Short, a consultant in paediatric anaesthesia, agreed that the brain injury could have been prevented.
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