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Anesthetic
01
a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered
Examples
The dentist administered a local anesthetic before starting the procedure to numb the patient's gums.
The surgeon used general anesthetic to ensure the patient remained unconscious during the complex operation.
anesthetic
01
causing temporary loss of physical sensation through a drug
Examples
The surgeon waited until the injected area was fully anesthetic before starting the incision.
An anesthetic spray eased the pain of the wound cleaning.
02
causing emotional numbness
Examples
Weeks of the same routine had an anesthetic effect on his enthusiasm for work.
The speech's monotone delivery rendered the crowd anesthetic rather than energized.
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