anaesthetic agent meaning

UK US /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk ˈeɪdʒənt/ 6 syllables

anaesthetic agent (noun): a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations.

Spelling: anaesthetic agent (British) · anesthetic agent (American)

Definition of anaesthetic agent

  1. a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

    Synonyms: anesthetic, anaesthetic, anesthetic agent

    Type of: drug

    Kinds: general anesthetic, intravenous anesthetic, local anesthetic, spinal anesthetic

How to pronounce anaesthetic agent

anaesthetic agent is pronounced /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk ˈeɪdʒənt/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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