B2 noun Neutre

anesthetic

/ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk/

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

Exemples

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1

The dentist administered a local anesthetic to numb my jaw before the procedure.

The dentist gave me a numbing medicine for my jaw before starting the work.

2

Modern surgical techniques require the precise administration of a general anesthetic.

Current surgery methods need a very accurate dose of medicine that puts the patient to sleep.

3

I was still feeling pretty out of it from the anesthetic an hour after the surgery.

I felt confused and tired from the pain-blocking drug even an hour after the operation.

Famille de mots

Nom
anesthetic
Verb
anesthetize
Adverbe
anesthetically
Adjectif
anesthetic
Apparenté
anesthesia
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'An-' (without) and '-esthetic' (feeling/beauty). If you have an anesthetic, you are 'without feeling'.

Quiz rapide

The surgeon waited for the _______ to take full effect before making the first incision.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anesthetic

Exemples

1

The dentist administered a local anesthetic to numb my jaw before the procedure.

everyday

The dentist gave me a numbing medicine for my jaw before starting the work.

2

Modern surgical techniques require the precise administration of a general anesthetic.

formal

Current surgery methods need a very accurate dose of medicine that puts the patient to sleep.

3

I was still feeling pretty out of it from the anesthetic an hour after the surgery.

informal

I felt confused and tired from the pain-blocking drug even an hour after the operation.

4

The study compares the physiological effects of various volatile anesthetics on respiratory function.

academic

The research looks at how different inhaled pain drugs affect breathing.

5

The pharmaceutical division is focusing on developing a faster-acting anesthetic for outpatient clinics.

business

The drug company branch is working on making a pain-blocking drug that works more quickly for small clinics.

Famille de mots

Nom
anesthetic
Verb
anesthetize
Adverbe
anesthetically
Adjectif
anesthetic
Apparenté
anesthesia

Collocations courantes

local anesthetic medicine that numbs a specific small area
general anesthetic medicine that makes a patient unconscious
administer an anesthetic to give a patient the pain-blocking drug
anesthetic wears off when the effect of the numbing drug disappears
under anesthetic currently being affected by a pain-blocking drug

Phrases Courantes

go under anesthetic

to be made unconscious for a medical operation

anesthetic cream

a lotion used to numb the surface of the skin

topical anesthetic

a substance applied directly to a body part to numb it

Souvent confondu avec

anesthetic vs analgesic

An anesthetic causes a total loss of sensation (numbness), whereas an analgesic reduces pain without necessarily causing numbness.

anesthetic vs anesthesia

Anesthesia is the state of being unable to feel pain; an anesthetic is the actual drug that causes that state.

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Notes d'usage

The word can be used as both a noun (the drug) and an adjective (describing something that causes numbness). In British English, it is spelled 'anaesthetic'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'anesthesia' when they mean the drug itself. Remember: anesthetic is the object/substance, anesthesia is the condition.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'An-' (without) and '-esthetic' (feeling/beauty). If you have an anesthetic, you are 'without feeling'.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'an-' (without) and 'aisthesis' (sensation).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: can be pluralized as 'anesthetics'. Commonly used with the verbs 'give', 'administer', or 'use'.
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Contexte culturel

In many healthcare systems, a specialized doctor called an anesthesiologist is responsible for managing anesthetics during surgery.

Quiz rapide

The surgeon waited for the _______ to take full effect before making the first incision.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anesthetic

Mots lis

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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