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- adjective Of, relating to, or causing
anaesthesia . - noun A
substance that causesreversible loss ofsensation or loss ofconsciousness ; used to performsurgery withoutpain .
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Examples
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But just before the anaesthetic is administered, her doctor leans over her - out of earshot of the operating theatre staff.
I Finished Stargate SG-1 fantasyecho 2008
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From the twisted fingers, which was the anaesthetic form, produced by nerve-disintegration, to the corrugated lion forehead (again anaesthetic), his eyes flashed to the swelling under the right arm-pit and his brain diagnosed it as the tubercular form.
CHAPTER XIX 2010
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Furthermore, AVMA specifies that it is of utmost importance that personnel performing this technique are trained and knowledgeable in anaesthetic techniques, and are competent in assessing anaesthetic depth appropriate for administration of potassium chloride intravenously.
Nature Versus Nurturing the Death Penalty Nick Anthis 2006
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Furthermore, AVMA specifies that it is of utmost importance that personnel performing this technique are trained and knowledgeable in anaesthetic techniques, and are competent in assessing anaesthetic depth appropriate for administration of potassium chloride intravenously.
Archive 2006-05-01 Nick Anthis 2006
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From the twisted fingers, which was the anaesthetic form, produced by nerve-disintegration, to the corrugated lion forehead (again anaesthetic), his eyes flashed to the swelling under the right arm-pit and his brain diagnosed it as the tubercular form.
Chapter 19 1917
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During this pregnancy she had surgery on her back under general anaesthetic, which is never amusing.
News! ailbhe 2005
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The prosecutor said while working for Jackson, the doctor was shipped more than four gallons of the anaesthetic, which is normally given in hospital settings.
WalesOnline - Home 2011
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His death has been ruled a homicide by overdose of prescription drugs, namely the anaesthetic propofol.
Yahoo! News: Latest news headlines News Headlines | Top Stories 2010
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His death has been ruled a homicide by overdose of prescription drugs, namely the anaesthetic propofol.
Yahoo! News: Latest news headlines News Headlines | Top Stories 2010
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A general anaesthetic, which is used for human beings, was mixed with a muscle relaxant used for cattle.
IOL: News 2009
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