anaesthetize meaning

Definition of anaesthetize

1. administer an anesthetic drug to
   • The patient must be anesthetized before the operation
   • anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth

   Synonyms: anesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put under, put out

   Type of: drug

   Kinds: etherize, cocainize, chloroform, freeze, block

   Related forms: anaesthetic

How to pronounce anaesthetize

anaesthetize is pronounced /əˈniːsθətaɪz/ in British English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.