anesthesia
A medically induced state of total or partial loss of sensation, specifically the inability to feel pain, typically achieved through the administration of gases or drugs. It is primarily used during surgical procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Exemplos
3 de 5The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.
The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.
The patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.
The patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.
I felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.
I felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Break the word down: 'An-' (without) + 'esthesia' (feeling, like 'aesthetic' refers to visual feeling). So, it literally means 'without feeling'.
Quiz rápido
The surgeon could not begin the operation until the ________ had taken full effect and the patient was unconscious.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: anesthesia
Exemplos
The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.
everydayThe dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.
The patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.
formalThe patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.
I felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.
informalI felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.
The study evaluates the long-term cognitive effects of prolonged anesthesia on geriatric patients.
academicThe study evaluates the long-term cognitive effects of prolonged anesthesia on geriatric patients.
Our medical facility is investing in the latest anesthesia delivery systems to improve patient outcomes.
businessOur medical facility is investing in the latest anesthesia delivery systems to improve patient outcomes.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
under anesthesia
in a state of medically induced sleep or insensitivity
spinal anesthesia
anesthesia injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord
regional anesthesia
numbing a large part of the body, such as an arm or leg
Frequentemente confundido com
Analgesia is specifically the relief of pain without necessarily losing consciousness or other sensations.
Amnesia is the loss of memory, whereas anesthesia is the loss of physical sensation.
Notas de uso
The spelling 'anesthesia' is standard in American English, while 'anaesthesia' is the preferred spelling in British English. It is almost exclusively used in medical and surgical contexts.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse 'anesthesia' (the state or the field) with 'anesthetic' (the specific drug used to induce that state).
Dica de memorização
Break the word down: 'An-' (without) + 'esthesia' (feeling, like 'aesthetic' refers to visual feeling). So, it literally means 'without feeling'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'anaisthesia', meaning 'lack of sensation' or 'insensibility'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern medicine, the role of the anesthesiologist is considered one of high responsibility and precision, often reflected in high medical insurance and compensation.
Quiz rápido
The surgeon could not begin the operation until the ________ had taken full effect and the patient was unconscious.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: anesthesia
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