C2 noun Formal

anesthesia

/ˌænəsˈθiːʒə/

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

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1

The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.

The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.

2

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.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
anesthesia
Verb
anesthetize
Adjetivo
anesthetic
Relacionado
anesthesiologist
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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

1

The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.

everyday

The dentist applied a local anesthesia before starting the root canal procedure.

2

The patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.

formal

The patient was placed under general anesthesia to facilitate the complex cardiac surgery.

3

I felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.

informal

I felt a bit groggy for several hours after the anesthesia wore off.

4

The study evaluates the long-term cognitive effects of prolonged anesthesia on geriatric patients.

academic

The study evaluates the long-term cognitive effects of prolonged anesthesia on geriatric patients.

5

Our medical facility is investing in the latest anesthesia delivery systems to improve patient outcomes.

business

Our medical facility is investing in the latest anesthesia delivery systems to improve patient outcomes.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
anesthesia
Verb
anesthetize
Adjetivo
anesthetic
Relacionado
anesthesiologist

Colocações comuns

administer anesthesia to give the numbing drug to a patient
general anesthesia a state of total unconsciousness
local anesthesia numbing of a specific, small area of the body
anesthesia wears off when the effects of the drug gradually disappear
undergo anesthesia to be subjected to the state of anesthesia

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

anesthesia vs analgesia

Analgesia is specifically the relief of pain without necessarily losing consciousness or other sensations.

anesthesia vs amnesia

Amnesia is the loss of memory, whereas anesthesia is the loss of physical sensation.

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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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'anesthesia' (the state or the field) with 'anesthetic' (the specific drug used to induce that state).

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Dica de memorização

Break the word down: 'An-' (without) + 'esthesia' (feeling, like 'aesthetic' refers to visual feeling). So, it literally means 'without feeling'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'anaisthesia', meaning 'lack of sensation' or 'insensibility'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'administer' or 'induce' preceded by adjectives like 'general', 'local', or 'regional'
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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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C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

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.

region

B2

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resource

B2

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

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