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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.
Examples
The surgeon explained that general anesthesia would ensure she felt no pain during the operation.
Anesthesia was administered through an IV to prepare the patient for the procedure.
