general anesthesia

noun

: anesthesia affecting the entire body and accompanied by loss of consciousness compare local anesthesia
general anesthetic noun

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To reduce discomfort during these procedures, you will be sedated or under general anesthesia. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Feb. 2025 Both forms of this procedure are done under general anesthesia (using medicines to induce a state of unconsciousness). 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 See All Example Sentences for general anesthesia

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general anesthesia was in 1881

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Medical Definition

general anesthesia

noun
: anesthesia affecting the entire body and accompanied by loss of consciousness
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