Anesthetized: meaning, definitions and examples
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anesthetized
[ əˈnɛsθɛtaɪzd ]
medical context
Anesthetized refers to the state of being under the influence of anesthesia, a medical procedure that involves the use of drugs to induce a temporary loss of sensation or awareness. This is commonly done during surgical procedures to prevent pain. The process can include local anesthesia, where only a specific area of the body is numbed, or general anesthesia, which affects the entire body and induces unconsciousness. It is crucial for ensuring patient comfort and safety during operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient was anesthetized before the surgery.
- After being anesthetized, she had no memory of the procedure.
- The doctor explained how the anesthetized state would help during the operation.
Translations
Translations of the word "anesthetized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anestesiado
🇮🇳 एनेस्थेटाइज्ड
🇩🇪 anästhesiert
🇮🇩 anestesi
🇺🇦 анестезований
🇵🇱 znieczulony
🇯🇵 麻酔された
🇫🇷 anesthésié
🇪🇸 anestesiado
🇹🇷 anestezi yapılmış
🇰🇷 마취된
🇸🇦 مخدر
🇨🇿 anestetizovaný
🇸🇰 anestetizovaný
🇨🇳 麻醉的
🇸🇮 anestetiziran
🇮🇸 aðgerðalaus
🇰🇿 анестезияланған
🇬🇪 ანესთეზირებული
🇦🇿 anestetik edilmiş
🇲🇽 anestesiado
Etymology
The word 'anesthetized' is derived from the Greek word 'anaisthesis' which means 'lack of feeling'. The prefix 'an-' indicates absence, and 'aisthesis' refers to perception or sensation. The term began gaining prominence in the early 19th century alongside the development of surgical anesthesia. Pioneering figures such as William Morton and Crawford Long demonstrated the use of ether and nitrous oxide during operations, leading to the formal adoption of anesthesia in medical practice. As the field evolved, anesthesia became a key component in modern medicine, drastically changing the approach to surgical procedures and patient care. The use of 'anesthetized' in medical terminology reflects its essential role in ensuring pain management and comfort during medical interventions.