anaesthetics
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/ˌænəsˈθɛtɪks/
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/ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪks/
(anaesthetic)
loss of sensation
Etymology
'anaesthetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaisthēsia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'aisthēsis' meant 'sensation.'
'anaisthēsia' was adopted into modern Latin as 'anaesthesia,' and then into English as 'anaesthetic' in the 19th century, with 'anaesthetics' as its plural form.
Initially, it meant 'without sensation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that causes loss of sensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'anaesthetic'; substances or agents that cause loss of sensation, especially pain, during medical procedures.
Modern surgeries often use a combination of anaesthetics.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 00:06