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anesthetic

The correct spelling is anesthetic.

How to pronounce anesthetic

/ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/
noun

IPA: /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/

Say it like: Ane-sth-eti-c

The correct spelling is anesthetic. A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.
  2. 2.Insensate: unable to feel, or unconscious.

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