anesthesia
noun/ˌænəsˈθiʒə/
Frequency rank: #8,629 most common English word
Meaning
a state of temporary loss of sensation or consciousness induced by medical drugs, especially before surgery.
Example sentence
The surgeon explained that the patient would be under anesthesia during the entire operation.
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