Meaning of anesthetic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌænəsˈθɛdɪk/

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  1. Noun

    anesthetic

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek anaisthētos‘insensible’, related to anaisthēsia (see anesthesia), + -ic

    Definitions

    1. a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

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