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Meaning of anesthesia
The primary meaning of the word "anesthesia" is a temporary loss of sensation, especially pain, resulting from the administration of an anesthetic.
Etymology of anesthesia
The word "anesthesia" comes from the Greek words "an-" (without) and "aisthesis" (sensation), and was first used in the 17th century to describe a state of insensibility to pain or other sensations
The term was coined by the American physician and poet Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1846, and has since become a standard term in medical and scientific contexts
Synonyms
numbness
sedation
unconsciousness
insensibility
torpor
lethargy
stupor
coma
narcosis
hypnotism
mesmerism
somnolence
drowsiness
sleepiness
lethargy
torpidity
insensitivity
unresponsiveness
numbness
analgesia
painlessness
local anesthesia
regional anesthesia
general anesthesia
topical anesthesia
inhalation anesthesia
conduction anesthesia
nerve block
spinal anesthesia
epidural anesthesia
analgesic effect
sedative effect
anesthetic effect
pain relief
discomfort relief
insensibility to pain
Definitions
- The loss of sensation, especially pain, in a part of the body, induced by the administration of a drug or other agent
- A medical treatment that prevents or relieves pain by blocking the nerve pathways that carry pain signals to the brain
- A state of unconsciousness or insensibility, especially as induced by an anesthetic
Usage Examples
- The patient was given local anesthesia to numb the area before the surgery
- The doctor administered general anesthesia to the patient before the operation
- The use of anesthesia has revolutionized the field of medicine, allowing for pain-free surgery and other medical procedures