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    Anesthetic

    /ˌæn.əˈsθɛt.ɪk/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
    The surgeon administered an anesthetic before starting the operation.
    A drug that causes a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body.
    Local anesthetics are often used in dental procedures.
    A state of unconsciousness or insensitivity to pain induced by drugs.
    The patient was placed under general anesthetic during the lengthy procedure.
    adjective
    Relating to or causing anesthesia.
    The anesthetic properties of the drug were tested in clinical trials.
    Inducing a state of insensitivity to pain.
    Anesthetic techniques have advanced significantly in recent years.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'an' (without) + 'aesthesis' (sensation).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anesthetic effect:
    The effect of rendering someone insensitive to pain.
    local anesthetic:
    An anesthetic applied to a specific area of the body.
    general anesthetic:
    An anesthetic that affects the entire body and induces unconsciousness.

    Related Words

    anesthesia
    A state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness.
    analgesia
    A state in which pain is reduced or eliminated.
    sedation
    The process of calming a patient, often using sedative drugs.

    Slang Meanings

    Knockout juice
    He was out cold after the knockout juice they gave him.
    Sleep gas
    They used sleep gas to put the patient under quickly.