Anestesiko (en. Anesthetic)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of chemical drug that causes loss of sensation.
During surgery, anesthetic is administered to ensure the patient's comfort.
Sa panahon ng operasyon, ibinibigay ang anestesiko upang masiguro ang kapayapaan ng pasyente.
adjective
Refers to drugs used to eliminate sensation or temporarily relieve pain.
Anesthetics are essential in surgery so that the patient does not feel any pain.
Ang mga anestesiko ay mahalaga sa operasyon para hindi maramdaman ng pasyente ang anumang sakit.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'anesthesia' meaning loss of sensation or feeling.

Common Phrases and Expressions

local anesthetic
A type of anesthetic used on a specific part of the body.
lokal na anestesiko
general anesthetic
An anesthetic that causes loss of sensation throughout the body.
pangkalahatang anestesiko

Related Words

anesthesia
The process of using anesthetic to induce loss of sensation.
anesthesia
surgery
A medical procedure where anesthetic is required.
surgery

Slang Meanings

numbing agent
Come here, drink this so the injection won't hurt too much. That's anesthetic, a numbing agent.
Dito ka, inumin mo ito para hindi masyadong masakit ang injection. Anestesiko na 'yan, pampamanhid.
on and off
Sometimes, our conversation feels like anesthetic. It's just on and off, can't make a decision.
Minsan, parang anestesiko ang ating usapan. Patay-sindi lang, di makapag-decision.