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Anesthetic

Description:

Anesthetic refers to a substance or medication used to numb or reduce sensation, typically with the purpose of relieving pain during medical or dental procedures.

Anesthetic can also describe a medical professional, such as an anesthesiologist, who administers anesthetics to patients.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

1. A substance or medication used to numb or reduce sensation, especially during medical or dental procedures.
2. A medical professional who administers anesthetics to patients.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to anesthesia or the numbing of sensation.

Usage:

Noun:

The dentist injected an anesthetic into my gums before starting the procedure.

The anesthetic administered by the anesthesiologist allowed the patient to have a pain-free surgery.

Adjective:

The anesthetic effect of the medication made the patient comfortable throughout the surgical procedure.

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