anaesthesia meaning
UK /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/ US /ˌænəsˈθiʒə/ 4 syllables
anaesthesia (noun): loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness.
Spelling: anaesthesia (British) · anesthesia (American)
Definition of anaesthesia
- loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Synonyms: anesthesia
Type of: physical condition
Kinds: cryoanesthesia, general anesthesia, local anesthesia, conduction anesthesia, regional anesthesia, topical anesthesia
Related forms: anaesthetic, anaesthetist
How to pronounce anaesthesia
anaesthesia is pronounced /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/ in British English and /ˌænəsˈθiʒə/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with anaesthesia
Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IA · 11-letter words
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