The term anaesthesia refers to a state of insensitivity or loss of sensation, especially in relation to pain. It can also refer to the medical practice involving the use of drugs to induce this state for therapeutic purposes, such as during surgery.
Usage examples
The patient underwent anaesthesia before the surgery to ensure they did not experience any pain.
The dentist used local anaesthesia to numb the patient's mouth before performing the procedure.
The anaesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs and adjusted the anaesthesia dosage accordingly.
General anaesthesia was administered to the patient prior to the complex medical procedure.
The patient reported feeling groggy and disoriented after coming out of anaesthesia.
Larger breed dogs should be examined during their puppy health checks and while under general anaesthesia for desexing. (vetbabble.com)
Dr Eli Kwasi Atikpui, the Registrar of the MDC, who conducted a roll - call of the inductees, said they were from the University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo, the Central University, Miotso, Narh Bita College, Tema, and the Schools of Anaesthesia of 37 Military, Ridge and Komfo Anokye Teaching hospitals. (citifmonline.com)
Ask your vet to check your dog's hips regularly, particularly when under anaesthesia for desexing and only buy a dog from a breeder who hip scores for hip dysplasia. (vetbabble.com)