Definition

To put someone into a state of anesthesia using ether, making them unconscious and unable to feel pain during a medical procedure.

Example

The doctor decided to etherise the patient before the surgery to ensure they wouldn't feel any discomfort.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen a doctor etherise someone during surgery?

Yes, I've watched it on TV; it seems pretty intense.

I can't believe they can make someone unconscious so quickly!

Right? It’s amazing how medicine has advanced over the years.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Etherise → It is formed from "ether" (from Greek "aither", meaning upper air or pure, fresh air) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process or action). The word "etherise" means to treat or anesthetize with ether, often referring to the process of inducing anesthesia using ether as a substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ether' as the pure air used in anesthesia, and '-ise' indicating a process. This helps you remember that 'etherise' refers to the process of using ether to induce a state of unconsciousness.

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