Definition

A medical condition where sensation is lost, often used during surgeries to prevent pain.

Example

The patient was given anaesthesia before the operation to ensure they felt no pain.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new anaesthesia options for the surgery?

Yeah, it sounds like they have some pretty advanced techniques now.

I hope it makes the recovery process easier for everyone.

Definitely! Anything that helps reduce pain is a big plus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anaesthesia → It is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "aisthesis" (from Greek, meaning sensation or perception). The word "anaesthesia" refers to a state of being without sensation or feeling, often used in medical contexts to describe a loss of sensation due to anesthesia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('an-') and 'sensation' ('aisthesis') to remember that anaesthesia means a state where sensation is absent.

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