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Anaesthesia: meaning, definitions and examples

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anaesthesia

 

[หŒรฆn.ษ™sหˆฮธiห.zi.ษ™ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

medical

The state of induced insensitivity to pain. It is typically achieved through the administration of drugs before medical procedures.

Synonyms

anesthesia, numbness, unconsciousness.

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Word Description / Examples
anaesthesia

Used in medical contexts in British English when referring to the process of inducing insensitivity to pain, often for surgery.

  • The patient was given anaesthesia before the operation.
  • General anaesthesia is required for complex surgical procedures.
anesthesia

Used in medical contexts in American English when referring to the process of inducing insensitivity to pain, often for surgery.

  • The anesthesia worked quickly, and the patient felt no pain.
  • Local anesthesia was applied to numb the area.
numbness

Describes a loss of sensation in a part of the body, commonly used in everyday language or when describing symptoms of a medical condition.

  • After sitting for a long time, I felt numbness in my legs.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness in the fingers.
unconsciousness

Refers to a state where a person is not awake and aware of their surroundings, often due to injury, illness, or anesthesia. It has a more severe and potentially alarming connotation.

  • The victim remained in a state of unconsciousness after the accident.
  • The doctor checked for signs of consciousness after the patient fainted.

Examples of usage

  • General anaesthesia is commonly used for surgeries.
  • The patient was under anaesthesia during the entire operation.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A lack of awareness or sensitivity to something.

Synonyms

apathy, indifference, insensitivity.

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anaesthesia

This term is typically used in medical settings when referring to a state induced to block sensation and pain, especially during surgery.

  • The patient was given anaesthesia before the operation.
  • Local anaesthesia was used to numb the area.
insensitivity

This word is used to describe a lack of sensitivity, often in social or emotional contexts. It usually carries a negative connotation.

  • His insensitivity to her feelings caused a lot of hurt.
  • The insensitive comment made everyone uncomfortable.
apathy

Used in emotional or psychological contexts to describe a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It has a negative connotation.

  • His apathy towards the project was evident.
  • The community was shocked by the government's apathy in addressing the crisis.
indifference

This term is used to describe a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. It can be neutral or negative, depending on the situation.

  • She was surprised by his indifference to her achievement.
  • The team's indifference to the client's feedback was disappointing.

Examples of usage

  • The film left the audience in a state of emotional anaesthesia.
  • His repeated failures led to a sense of anaesthesia towards success.

Translations

Translations of the word "anaesthesia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anestesia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเฅ‡เคธเฅเคฅเฅ€เคธเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anรคsthesie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anestesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตัั‚ะตะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anestezjologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บป้…”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anesthรฉsie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anestesia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anestezi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ทจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฏูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anestezie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anestรฉzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้บป้†‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anestezija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyfja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะตัั‚ะตะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ—แƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anesteziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anestesia

Etymology

The term 'anaesthesia' originated from the Greek words 'an-' (without) and 'aisthฤ“sis' (sensation). The concept of anaesthesia in medical practice has a long history, with various methods and substances being used to induce insensitivity to pain. The discovery of ether as an anaesthetic in the 19th century revolutionized surgical procedures and made them less painful and traumatic for patients.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,157, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.