anematized
|a-ne-ma-tized|
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/əˈniːmətaɪzd/
(anematize)
to make insensible to pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'anematize' is formed from the prefix 'anema-' (possibly relating to 'anemia' or 'anem-', meaning 'wind' or 'lack of') and the suffix '-tize', which is used to form verbs meaning 'to make or become'.
Historical Evolution
'Anematize' is a rare or technical term, likely coined in modern English by analogy with similar medical or scientific terms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it would have meant 'to make anemic' or 'to deprive of blood', and this meaning would remain in technical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'anematize'.
The tissue was anematized before the procedure.
Last updated: 2025/08/04 23:06