anaesthetise

/æ'ni:sθitaiz/ Cách viết khác : (anaesthetise) /æ'ni:sθitaiz/
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anaesthetise

The dentist anaesthetises the patient's gum before the procedure.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To administer an anesthetic drug to a person or animal, causing a loss of sensation or consciousness, typically for a medical or surgical procedure. This is the primary and most common meaning. The action renders the subject insensible to pain.
Usage
  • The verb anaesthetise is used in medical and veterinary contexts. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the patient or a specific body part).
  • It describes the professional act performed by an anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, dentist, or veterinarian.
  • The spelling anaesthetise is standard in British English. The American English spelling is anesthetize.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The surgeon will anaesthetise the patient before making the incision.
    • The dentist had to anaesthetise the area around the tooth before starting the root canal.
    • It is crucial to properly anaesthetise the animal for its own safety and comfort during the procedure.
Advanced Usage
  • Metaphorical/Figurative Use: In non-medical contexts, anaesthetise can be used figuratively to mean to dull feelings, awareness, or sensitivity.
    • The constant noise of the city had anaesthetised her to the sounds of traffic.
    • He tried to anaesthetise his grief with work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anaesthetist (noun, British English): A medical specialist who administers anesthetics. (US: Anesthesiologist).
  • Anaesthesia (noun, British English): The state of insensitivity to pain, especially as induced before surgery. (US: Anesthesia).
  • Anaesthetic (noun/adjective, British English): A drug that causes anesthesia; relating to anesthesia. (US: Anesthetic).
    • The anaesthetic took effect quickly. (noun)
    • She is an anaesthetic nurse. (adjective)
  • Anesthetize (verb): The American English spelling of anaesthetise.
Synonyms
  • Sedate: To administer a sedative drug to calm a patient, which may be a step in anesthesia but does not always imply complete insensibility.
  • Numb: To cause a loss of sensation, often used for local effects (e.g., a cream to numb the skin).
  • Desensitize: To make less sensitive, often used in emotional or psychological contexts, similar to the figurative use of anaesthetise.
Phrasal Verbs/Related Constructions
  • To put under (anaesthesia): A common phrasal construction meaning to anaesthetise someone.
    • The patient was put under general anaesthesia for the operation.
anaesthetise

The dentist anaesthetises the patient's gum before the procedure.

Verb
  1. administer an anesthetic drug to
    • The patient must be anesthetized before the operation
    • anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth

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