anesthetic agent

noun phrase

Meaning

A substance used to induce a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness for medical purposes.

Examples

The hospital staff selected a potent anesthetic agent for the complex heart surgery.
Recent advancements have led to the development of a safer anesthetic agent with fewer side effects.

Synonyms: anesthetic, numbing agent, sedative, analgesic

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

anesthetic agent

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

Definition

A substance used to induce a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness for medical purposes.

Examples

The hospital staff selected a potent anesthetic agent for the complex heart surgery.
Recent advancements have led to the development of a safer anesthetic agent with fewer side effects.

Synonyms of anesthetic agent

Words with a similar meaning to anesthetic agent:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary