general anesthesia
noun
: anesthesia affecting the entire body and accompanied by loss of consciousness compare local anesthesia
general anesthetic
noun
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Both forms of this procedure are done under general anesthesia (using medicines to induce a state of unconsciousness).
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
It’s performed under general anesthesia and usually takes three to four hours.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Cessation is like going under general anesthesia, but without any drugs.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
It is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
It’s performed under general anesthesia and usually takes three to four hours.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Cessation is like going under general anesthesia, but without any drugs.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
It is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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“General anesthesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20anesthesia. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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