noun🔗ShareA substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious."The dentist gave me an anaesthetic before filling my cavity so I wouldn't feel any pain. "medicinesubstancephysiologybodysensationanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCausing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity."The anaesthetic spray numbed the area before the dentist worked on Maria's tooth. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareInsensate: unable to feel, or unconscious."The dentist made my gums anaesthetic before starting the filling, so I wouldn't feel any pain. "medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
