单词 | anaesthetic |
释义 | anaesthetic/ˌanɪsˈθɛtɪk /(US anesthetic) noun 1A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.Supplements that have the potential to cause major complications in perioperative patients are those that prolong bleeding and those that increase sedative effects of anesthetics and analgesics....
Synonyms narcotic, soporific, stupefacient, painkiller, sedative, anodyne, analgesic, opiate; general, local 2 (anaesthetics) [treated as singular] The study or practice of anaesthesia: he trained as a medical technical officer, working in anaesthetics...
adjective Inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain: anaesthetic drugs and gases...
Synonyms narcotic, numbing, deadening, dulling, soporific, stupefacient, painkilling, sedative, analgesic, anodyne, opiate OriginMid 19th century: from Greek anaisthētos 'insensible', related to anaisthēsia (see anaesthesia), + -ic. |
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