general anaesthetic

A form of general anesthetic — An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness.

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Meanings

noungeneral anaesthetic (countable and uncountable, plural general anaesthetics)

plural general anaesthetics

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of general anesthetic.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness

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anestheticanaestheticanesthetic agent
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Chicago

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