anesthetic

or an·aes·thet·ic

[ an-uhs-thet-ik ]

/ ˌæn əsˈθɛt ɪk /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR anesthetic ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a substance that produces anesthesia, as halothane, procaine, or ether.

adjective

pertaining to or causing physical insensibility: an anesthetic gas.

physically insensitive: Halothane is used to produce an anesthetic state.

Origin of anesthetic

1840–50, Americanism;<Greek anaísthēt(os) without feeling, senseless + -ic; see an-¹, aesthetic

OTHER WORDS FROM anesthetic

an·es·thet·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·an·es·thet·ic, adjective, nounpost·an·es·thet·ic, adjectivesem·i·an·es·thet·ic, adjective

Words nearby anesthetic

anesthesia dolorosa, anesthesia record, anesthesimeter, anesthesiologist, anesthesiology, anesthetic, anesthetic depth, anesthetic leprosy, anesthetist, anesthetize, anestrous

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for anesthetic

It was actually initially synthesized to be an anesthetic and is used for that reason today widely.
How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 1, 2020|Freakonomics
Murrough, a psychiatrist who treats severe depression, recalled how skeptical his fellow researchers were about administering ketamine, a highly addictive drug which, in higher doses, is used as a surgical anesthetic.
How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 1, 2020|Freakonomics
In terms of what this molecule is, it’s unique in terms of anesthetics and certainly it’s very unique in terms of antidepressants.
How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 1, 2020|Freakonomics
And I have to have whiskey because alcohol is both an antiseptic and an anesthetic.
My Reverse-Cyrano Moment Wooing the Supreme Court|P. J. O’Rourke|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

One last question: how did The Times obtain that data on Iranian anesthetic stockpiles?
Take Responsibility for Your Actions, Iran!|David Frum|November 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, gives one an exhilarating feeling while operating as an anesthetic.
Gina Gershon’s Trip to Heaven in the Dentist’s Chair|Gina Gershon|October 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But did Murray provide Jackson with a dangerous level of anesthetic that caused his death?
The Year in Michael Jackson|The Daily Beast Video|June 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Large claims for its anesthetic and antiseptic virtues have been made.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
The finding of the matches was like an anesthetic to the agony of the clamp on his leg.
Bulldog Carney|W. A. Fraser
The road-worker drew a long breath as he came out from under the anesthetic.
The Friendly Road|(AKA David Grayson) Ray Stannard Baker
Anesthetic incidents under conditions in which great pain might well be expected are not uncommon.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
The pain incident to subsequent thawing is severe and, in general, is about as hard to bear as an incision without an anesthetic.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

British Dictionary definitions for anesthetic

anesthetic

/ (ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪk) /

noun, adjective

the usual US spelling of anaesthetic

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for anesthetic

anesthetic

[ (an-is-thet-ik) ]

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness. With the aid of an anesthetic, people can undergo surgery without pain. (See general anesthetic and local anesthetic.)

Medical definitions for anesthetic

anesthetic

[ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ]

n.

An agent that reversibly depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation.

adj.

Characterized by the loss of sensation.

Capable of producing a loss of sensation.

Associated with or due to the state of anesthesia.

Other words from anesthetic

an′es•thet′i•cal•ly adv.

Scientific definitions for anesthetic

anesthetic

[ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ]

A drug that temporarily depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness.

单词	anesthetic
释义	anesthetic or an·aes·thet·ic [ an-uhs-thet-ik ] / ˌæn əsˈθɛt ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR anesthetic ON THESAURUS.COM noun a substance that produces anesthesia, as halothane, procaine, or ether. adjective pertaining to or causing physical insensibility: an anesthetic gas. physically insensitive: Halothane is used to produce an anesthetic state. Origin of anesthetic 1840–50, Americanism;<Greek anaísthēt(os) without feeling, senseless + -ic; see an-¹, aesthetic OTHER WORDS FROM anesthetic an·es·thet·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·an·es·thet·ic, adjective, nounpost·an·es·thet·ic, adjectivesem·i·an·es·thet·ic, adjective Words nearby anesthetic anesthesia dolorosa, anesthesia record, anesthesimeter, anesthesiologist, anesthesiology, anesthetic, anesthetic depth, anesthetic leprosy, anesthetist, anesthetize, anestrous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for anesthetic It was actually initially synthesized to be an anesthetic and is used for that reason today widely. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|October 1, 2020\|Freakonomics Murrough, a psychiatrist who treats severe depression, recalled how skeptical his fellow researchers were about administering ketamine, a highly addictive drug which, in higher doses, is used as a surgical anesthetic. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|October 1, 2020\|Freakonomics In terms of what this molecule is, it’s unique in terms of anesthetics and certainly it’s very unique in terms of antidepressants. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry? (Ep. 433)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|October 1, 2020\|Freakonomics And I have to have whiskey because alcohol is both an antiseptic and an anesthetic. My Reverse-Cyrano Moment Wooing the Supreme Court\|P. J. O’Rourke\|March 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One last question: how did The Times obtain that data on Iranian anesthetic stockpiles? Take Responsibility for Your Actions, Iran!\|David Frum\|November 21, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, gives one an exhilarating feeling while operating as an anesthetic. Gina Gershon’s Trip to Heaven in the Dentist’s Chair\|Gina Gershon\|October 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But did Murray provide Jackson with a dangerous level of anesthetic that caused his death? The Year in Michael Jackson\|The Daily Beast Video\|June 23, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Large claims for its anesthetic and antiseptic virtues have been made. The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2\|Various The finding of the matches was like an anesthetic to the agony of the clamp on his leg. Bulldog Carney\|W. A. Fraser The road-worker drew a long breath as he came out from under the anesthetic. The Friendly Road\|(AKA David Grayson) Ray Stannard Baker Anesthetic incidents under conditions in which great pain might well be expected are not uncommon. Psychotherapy\|James J. Walsh The pain incident to subsequent thawing is severe and, in general, is about as hard to bear as an incision without an anesthetic. Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry\|Maximilian Stern British Dictionary definitions for anesthetic anesthetic / (ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪk) / noun, adjective the usual US spelling of anaesthetic Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to anesthetic opiate, shot, dope, gas, soporific, analgesic, anodyne, hypnosis, inhalant, spinal, general anesthetic, local anesthetic Cultural definitions for anesthetic anesthetic [ (an-is-thet-ik) ] A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness. With the aid of an anesthetic, people can undergo surgery without pain. (See general anesthetic and local anesthetic.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for anesthetic anesthetic [ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ] n. An agent that reversibly depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation. adj. Characterized by the loss of sensation. Capable of producing a loss of sensation. Associated with or due to the state of anesthesia. Other words from anesthetic an′es•thet′i•cal•ly adv. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for anesthetic anesthetic [ ăn′ĭs-thĕt′ĭk ] A drug that temporarily depresses neuronal function, producing total or partial loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
随便看	ember goose emberizine ember week embezzle embezzlement embiid embiotocid embitter embla emblaze emblazon emblazonment emblazonry emblem emblematic emblematist emblematize emblements emblemize embodiment embody embolden embole embolectomy embolic

anesthetic

or an·aes·thet·ic

noun

adjective

Origin of anesthetic

OTHER WORDS FROM anesthetic

Words nearby anesthetic

Example sentences from the Web for anesthetic

British Dictionary definitions for anesthetic

noun, adjective

Words related to anesthetic

Cultural definitions for anesthetic

Medical definitions for anesthetic

n.

adj.

Other words from anesthetic

Scientific definitions for anesthetic