Medical Term:
anesthetic
Pronunciation: an′es-thet′ik
Definition:
- A compound that reversibly depresses neuronal function, which produces loss of ability to perceive pain and/or other sensations.
- Collective designation for anesthetizing agents administered to a person at a particular time.
- Characterized by loss of sensation or capable of producing loss of sensation.
- Associated with or owing to the state of anesthesia.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
