2007-09-15 15:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A substance or compound that causes partial or total loss of physical sensation.
From the greek for "lack of sensation"
2007-09-15 15:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anaesthetic means 'causing numbness' to the point of not being able to feel anything physically. Depending on the context this inability to feel could also apply emotionally.
Anaesthetics are used in surgery, dentistry, and other medical procedures. A bad experience can also have a numbing effect through shock.
2007-09-15 22:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anaesthetic is a pain killer that surgeons give their patients before surgery. It lets the patient sleep during the surgery being performed so he/she doesn't feel anything.
2007-09-15 22:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anesthetic literally means "not-feeling" - an example would be a local pain-killer for getting stitches or dental work, or a general anesthetic (the kind that puts you to sleep) for surgery.
2007-09-15 22:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It literally means "pertaining to no feeling", so it means anything to become numb, especially a nerve after an agent is applied.
2007-09-15 23:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by peaceablefruit206 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It basically means to have pain and have it blocked .....for more info try wikipedia.com
2007-09-15 22:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by derek m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋