spinal anesthetic meaning

UK US /ˈspaɪnəl ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ 6 syllables

spinal anesthetic (noun): an anesthetic that is injected into the spine.

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Definition of spinal anesthetic

  1. an anesthetic that is injected into the spine

    Synonyms: spinal anaesthetic

    Type of: anesthetic

    Kinds: piperocaine

How to pronounce spinal anesthetic

spinal anesthetic is pronounced /ˈspaɪnəl ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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