Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anaesthetic
noun
/ˌæn.əsˈθɛt.ɪk/
Definition
A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
Examples
- The surgeon administered an anaesthetic before starting the operation.
- Local anaesthetics can numb a specific area of the body.
- General anaesthetics render the patient unconscious and unresponsive during surgery.
Meaning
Anaesthetic refers to medications that help to prevent pain during surgery or other medical procedures by blocking sensation.
Synonyms
- anesthetic
- numbing agent
- painkiller
- analgesic
