O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anaesthesia

/ˌænɪˈsɛθɪziə/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does anaesthesia mean?

noun

A state of insensibility or numbness, especially to pain, induced by a drug or anesthetic. A medical specialty concerned with the administration of anesthetics and the care of patients before, during, and after surgery.

Example

"The patient was under general anesthesia during the entire operation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for anaesthesia

Antonyms of anaesthesia

Rhymes with anaesthesia

Etymologically related