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anesthetize

/ˈanɛsθɪˌzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does anesthetize mean?

verb

To make someone or something unconscious or insensible to pain, typically by administering an anesthetic. To render someone or something numb or insensitive.

Example

"The doctor will anesthetize the patient before the surgery to minimize pain."

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