Definition

A device used to give ether, often for anesthesia during surgery.

Example

The doctor used an etherizer to ensure the patient was unconscious during the operation.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an etherizer in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It's used to administer ether for anesthesia during surgeries.

That sounds fascinating! I didn't know that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Etherizer → It is formed from "ether" (from Greek "aither", meaning upper air or pure, fresh air) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "etherizer" refers to a person or device that administers ether, typically in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ether' as the pure air used in anesthesia, and '-izer' means someone who performs an action. So, an etherizer is someone who administers ether.

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