anesthetic

UK
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛtɪk/
anestheticnoun
anesthetics
pl
UK
/ˌæn.ɪsˈθet.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əsˈθet̬.ɪk/
Definitions
A drug or other substance that causes loss of sensation or induces anesthesia.
The dentist administered a local anesthetic to numb the area.
Synonyms
anesthetic drug
anesthetic agent
general anesthetic
local anesthetic
numbing agent
anestheticadjective
more anesthetic
Comp.
most anesthetic
Super.
UK
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.əˈsθɛtɪk/
Translations
The doctor applied an anesthetic cream to the patient's skin.
Врач нанес анестезирующий крем на кожу пациента.
Definitions
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.