aesthesiology (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɛsˌθiˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of medicine that deals with the study and application of anesthetics, including the relief of pain during medical procedures.
Examples
The hospital's aesthesiology department was staffed by highly trained anesthesiologists.
Aesthesiology is a complex field that requires a deep understanding of human physiology and pharmacology.
How to Use aesthesiology
- study of anesthesiology (noun phrase)
- the field of anesthesiology — "The university offers a course on the study of anesthesiology."
- department of anesthesiology (noun phrase)
- the hospital department responsible for anesthesiology — "The department of anesthesiology is staffed by highly trained anesthesiologists."
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