General Anesthetic Definition

noun
Any of various anesthetic drugs, usually administered by inhalation or intravenous injection, that produce general anesthesia.
American Heritage Medicine
(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation to the whole body.
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Synonyms:
  • general-anaesthetic

Other Word Forms of General Anesthetic

Noun

Singular:
general anesthetic
Plural:
general-anesthetics

General Anesthetic Sentence Examples

  • General anesthetics Sometimes surgery or an investigation requiring a general anesthetic is unavoidable in withdrawal.

  • For children aged over two, you may be offered a stronger sedative or a general anesthetic.

  • In some cases, a general anesthetic will be administered if the regional does not work or if it is an emergency c-section.

  • Prenatal surgery usually requires a general anesthetic.

  • This surgery is performed under general anesthetic and usually takes less than an hour.

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