anaesthetic agent
Definition
- Noun:
- A substance that induces insensitivity to pain and other sensations: An anaesthetic agent is a pharmacological compound administered to produce a reversible loss of sensation, typically for medical or surgical procedures. It can act locally or generally.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon administered an anaesthetic agent before beginning the operation.
- Modern anaesthetic agents allow for quicker recovery times after surgery.
- The dentist used a local anaesthetic agent to numb the patient's gum.
Advanced Usage
- "General anaesthetic agent": An agent that causes complete unconsciousness and loss of sensation throughout the body.
- Propofol is a common general anaesthetic agent used for induction.
- "Local anaesthetic agent": An agent that causes loss of sensation in a specific, limited area of the body without affecting consciousness.
- Lidocaine is a frequently used local anaesthetic agent for minor procedures.
Variants and Related Words
- Anaesthesia (n): The state of insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced by an anaesthetic agent.
- The patient was under general anaesthesia.
- Anaesthetist (n): A medical specialist who administers anaesthetic agents.
- The anaesthetist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout.
- Anaesthetize (v): To administer an anaesthetic agent to.
- The veterinarian will anaesthetize the animal for the examination.
Synonyms
- Anesthetic (US spelling variant)
- Narcotic (in some broader, non-technical contexts, though this term more accurately refers to pain-relieving and sleep-inducing drugs, some of which have anaesthetic properties)
- Sedative (a drug that promotes calm or sleep, which may be part of anaesthetic practice but is not synonymous)
Related Phrases
- Anaesthetic gas: An anaesthetic agent in gaseous form, used for inhalation.
- Sevoflurane is an anaesthetic gas.
- Anaesthetic cream: A topical preparation containing a local anaesthetic agent.
- Apply the anaesthetic cream to the skin one hour before the injection.
Noun
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a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
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