anesthetize
verb
Pronunciation: əˈnɛsθəˌtaɪz
Definition
Administer a substance to cause a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness.
Examples
The dentist had to anesthetize the area before performing the root canal.
Veterinarians often anesthetize animals to keep them still during complex medical procedures.
He was fully anesthetized before the surgeons began the delicate procedure.
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