anaesthetic

/ ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪk /

noun

1. a substance that causes anaesthesia

adjective

1. causing or characterized by anaesthesia

Example Sentences

Nitrous oxide is used as an anaesthetic in dentistry and medicine.

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He described the role as "a bit of a jack of all trades" covering aspects of A&E work, intensive care and anaesthetic departments, all by the side of the road.

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He often works while under fire, in trenches or makeshift outdoor clinics, and sometimes without local anaesthetic.

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Ketamine is a medical anaesthetic and while it is not licensed for the routine treatment for depression, it can be used 'off-label' by doctors and psychiatrists.

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The challenge for European law enforcement agencies is compounded by the fact that ketamine is used as a vital legitimate anaesthetic in hospitals and veterinary clinics, as well as being a popular illegal recreational drug.

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