anaesthetise
Put to sleep
Anaesthetise is the British spelling of anesthetize—to administer drugs that block pain or induce unconsciousness: The surgeon waited for the patient to be fully anaesthetised.
Figuratively, it means to numb or dull sensation: Years of bureaucracy had anaesthetised him to the suffering around him.
Volatile organic solvent
- chloroformSedating volatile organic compound
- propofolIntravenous anesthetic for sedation
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- generalWidespread, not specialized
local · regional · spinal · epidural · inhalational · intravenous · nitrous oxide · monitoring
Topical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- dentalRelating to teeth
block · frozen · desensitized · deadened · localised · nerve · spray · cream
Apart or uninvolved
- numbLacking physical sensation
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
disconnected · dissociated · blunted · withdrawn · suppressed · shutdown · coping · trauma
ether
Volatile organic solvent
- chloroformSedating volatile organic compound
- propofolIntravenous anesthetic for sedation
- intubationPlacing airway tube
general · local · regional · spinal · epidural · inhalational · intravenous · nitrous oxide · monitoring · ventilation
lidocaine
Topical numbing medication
dental · block · frozen · desensitized · deadened · localised · nerve · spray · cream · patch
detached
Apart or uninvolved
- numbLacking physical sensation
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
unfeeling · disconnected · dissociated · blunted · withdrawn · suppressed · shutdown · coping · trauma · overwhelmed
operating room
Surgical procedure venue
procedure · sterile · theatre · preoperative · postoperative · recovery · patient · operation · invasive · prep
dulled
Made less sharp
insensible · oblivious · dazed · zoned out · checked out · tuned out · glazed · numbed
anaesthetisestimulate
Provoke into activity
irritate · inflame · sensitize · sensitise · desensitize
anaesthetiserevive
Restore consciousness or vigor
awaken · rouse · bring round · wake · resuscitate
- local anaestheticDrug numbing limited area
- general anaestheticDrug inducing complete unconsciousness
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