anaesthetic

• Qui provoque ou concerne la perte de sensibilité, en particulier à la douleur, dans une partie du corps ou dans tout le corps.

Relating to or producing a loss of sensation, especially pain, in a specific area or the entire body.

1. Causing loss of sensationB2formalmedical

   Relating to or producing a temporary loss of bodily sensations, especially pain.

   Anesthésique

   • The anaesthetic cream numbed the skin before the injection.
   • An anaesthetic agent was used during the surgery.
   • The dentist applied an anaesthetic gel to the patient's gums.

   Synonymesanalgesicdeadeningnumbing

   Antonymessensitizingstimulating

2. Producing insensibilityB2formalmedical

   Describing a substance or procedure that induces a state of insensibility or unconsciousness.

   anesthésique

   • The anaesthetic properties of the drug were carefully studied.
   • General anaesthetic gases are used to render patients unconscious.
   • The anaesthetic effect lasted for several hours after the operation.

   Synonymesanalgesicanodynedeadeningnarcoticnumbingsedativesoporific

   Antonymessensitizingstimulating

3. Characterized by insensibilityC1formal

   Describing a state or condition where a person is unable to feel physical sensations.

   Caractérisé par l'insensibilité

   • The patient remained in an anaesthetic state throughout the procedure.
   • His anaesthetic condition prevented him from feeling any pain.
   • The anaesthetic numbness gradually wore off after the operation.

   Synonymesdeadenedinsensateinsensiblenumbsenselessunfeeling

   Antonymesawareconscioussensitive

• Substance qui provoque une perte temporaire de sensation ou de conscience, généralement utilisée lors de procédures médicales pour prévenir la douleur.

A noun referring to a substance that induces temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, typically used during medical procedures to prevent pain.

1. Medical drug for loss of sensationB2formalmedical

   A substance that induces a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, used to prevent pain during medical procedures.

   Anesthésique (produit anesthésiant)

   • The dentist administered a local anaesthetic before the procedure.
   • General anaesthetic was used during the surgery.
   • The patient was given an anaesthetic to numb the area.

   Synonymesanalgesicanestheticanodynenarcoticpainkiller

2. Agent producing insensibilityC1formalmedical

   Something that causes a lack of feeling or awareness, either physically or metaphorically.

   Agent produisant l'insensibilité

   • The cold acted as an anaesthetic for his injured hand.
   • The monotony of the lecture was like an anaesthetic for the students.
   • The drug served as an anaesthetic for the emotional pain.

   Synonymesanalgesicanestheticanodynenarcoticsedative

3. State of insensibilityC1formal

   A condition characterized by a lack of physical or emotional responsiveness.

   Anesthésie

   • He was in a state of anaesthetic after the accident.
   • The news left her in an anaesthetic shock.
   • The repetitive work induced a kind of mental anaesthetic.

   Antonymesawarenessconsciousnessfeelingsensibility