Anaesthetic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk

an-uhs-THET-ik

UK

ˌænəsθˈɛtɪk

an-es-THET-ik

Definition

A medicine or substance that makes you unable to feel pain, used especially during surgery or dental treatment.

Usage & Nuances

'Anaesthetic' can refer to both the drug and the effect. Spelling: UK ('anaesthetic'), US ('anesthetic'). Common collocations: 'local anaesthetic', 'general anaesthetic'. Used formally in medical contexts.

• Spanish: anestesia - anestésico
• Portuguese (BR): anestesia - anestésico
• Portuguese (PT): anestesia - anestésico
• Chinese (Simplified): 麻醉剂 - 麻醉药
• Chinese (Traditional): 麻醉劑 - 麻醉藥
• Hindi: संवेदनाहारी - एनेस्थेटिक
• Arabic: مخدر (دواء) - بنج
• Bengali: অ্যানাস্থেটিক - অবেদন (ঔষধ)
• Russian: анестетик - анестезия
• Japanese: 麻酔薬 - 麻酔
• Vietnamese: thuốc gây tê - thuốc gây mê
• Korean: 마취제 - 마취
• Turkish: anestezik - anestezi
• Urdu: بے ہوش کرنے والی دوا
• Indonesian: obat bius - anestesi

Example Sentences

The doctor gave me an anaesthetic before the operation.

basic

You will be given a local anaesthetic for this procedure.

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The dentist used an anaesthetic so I wouldn’t feel pain.

basic

Some people feel dizzy after an anaesthetic wears off.

natural

She’s nervous about having a general anaesthetic.

natural

Can you remember anything while under anaesthetic?

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