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Anesthesia
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the condition of losing one's sensation or awareness during surgery and other procedures, particularly by use of special drugs
What is "anesthesia"?
Anesthesia is the use of medications to block pain and sensation during medical procedures or surgeries. It can be given in different ways: locally, to numb a small area; regionally, to numb a larger area of the body; or generally, to put the patient into a sleep-like state where they are unaware of the procedure. Anesthesia helps ensure that patients are comfortable and do not feel pain during treatment.
anesthesia
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Example
The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the anesthesia.
In the operating room, the skilled anesthesiologist administered the anesthesia with precision.
During surgery, anesthesia induces a temporary loss of consciousness to ensure painless procedures.
The anesthesia will knock you out before the surgery.
The anesthesia took effect, and he was out like a light before the surgery began.
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