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Another word for anesthetic

anesthetic Synonyms

anesthetic

n.

sedative, analgesic, painkiller, anodyne, soporific, hypnosis, inhalant, gas, hypodermic injection, drops, opiate, narcotic, dope*. see also drug 2.

Specific anesthetics include: benzocaine, lidocaine, Novocain (trademark), methyl chloride, oil of clove, ether, chloroform, cocaine, sodium pentothal, truth serum, chloral hydrate, nitrous oxide, laughing gas, morphine, procaine, alcohol, scopolamine;

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Another word for anesthetic

also anaesthetic adjective

Lacking passion and emotion:

bloodless, dull, insensate, insensible, insensitive. See attitude, feelings

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Removal of dead and damaged tissue (under local, regional, or general anesthetic) may be required after the wound has been washed, and any child whose tetanus shots are not up-to-date should receive a booster injection.
During the procedure, the doctor applies a topical anesthetic or injects a local numbing agent into the soft palate, and may offer the patient a mild sedative if anxiety about the procedure is troublesome.
When a c-section becomes necessary and if it is not an emergency, the mother and her significant other should take part in the choice of anesthetic by being informed of risks and side effects.
For the upper endoscopy procedure, the throat is sprayed with an anesthetic (numbin) medicine and a long, flexible tube is passed through the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Performed under local or general anesthetic, biopsy reveals whether a tumor is benign or malignant and identifies the type of cancer cells the malignant tumor contains.

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