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anesthetic

UK
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛtɪk/

Translations

anestheticnoun
anesthetics
pl
UK
/ˌæn.ɪsˈθet.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əsˈθet̬.ɪk/
anesthésiqueMédecine.
The dentist administered a local anesthetic to numb the area.
Le dentiste a administré un anesthésique local pour engourdir la zone.
Synonyms
anesthetic drug
anaesthetic
anodyne
analgesic
numbing agent
painkiller
sedative
local anesthetic
general anesthetic
anesthetic agent
anestheticadjective
more anesthetic
Comp.
most anesthetic
Super.
UK
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛtɪk/
anesthésiqueMédecine; aussi employé au sens figuré.
The anesthetic effect of the medication made the surgery painless.
L’effet anesthésique du médicament a rendu l’opération indolore.
Additional translations
insensibleAu sens figuré, pour une attitude ou une présence émotionnellement froide.
Synonyms
sedative
tranquilizing
pain-relieving
numbing

Definitions

anestheticnoun
A drug or other substance that causes loss of sensation or induces anesthesia.
The dentist administered a local anesthetic to numb the area.
anestheticadjective
Causing a loss of sensation or consciousness.
The anesthetic effect of the medication made the surgery painless.
Inducing a lack of awareness or sensitivity.
His anesthetic demeanor made it difficult for others to connect with him emotionally.
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