anaesthetic
noun/ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,876 most common English word
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, used to prevent pain during medical procedures.
Example sentence
The surgeon explained that anaesthetic would be used to keep the patient comfortable during the operation.
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