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Word: Anaesthetic
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Greek anaisthētos ‘insensible’, related to anaisthēsia (see anaesthesia), + -ic
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌanɪsˈθɛtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
Short Definition:substance that induces insensitivity to pain
Definition:
the study or practice of anaesthesia
Short Definition:study or practice of anaesthesia
Examples:- he trained as a medical technical officer, working in anaesthetics
Variant Forms:
- anesthetic
Word: Anaesthetic
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌanɪsˈθɛtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain
Short Definition:inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain
Examples:- anaesthetic drugs and gases
Variant Forms:
- anesthetic
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