Anesthetized: meaning, definitions and examples
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anesthetized
[əˈnɛsθɛtaɪzd ]
Definition
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.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word comes from the Greek word 'anaesthesis', meaning 'lack of perception'.
- It combines 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation' or 'feeling'.
Medical History
- The first successful use of anesthesia in surgery took place in the 1840s, which transformed the field of medicine.
- Before modern techniques, patients often underwent surgeries without anesthesia, relying on physical restraint and alcohol.
Cultural References
- In films and literature, the concept of being anesthetized often symbolizes a temporary escape from reality or pain.
- The famous metaphor 'a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down' reflects how anesthesia softens the experience of surgery.
Psychology
- Anesthetizing can also refer to emotional numbing, where a person avoids feeling pain or distress through various means.
- Therapies often explore how numbing can affect personal growth and emotional well-being.
Science
- Anesthesia can be general (affecting the whole body) or local (affecting a specific area).
- Modern anesthesia relies on a range of drugs that can target different aspects of pain and consciousness.
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