anaesthetic agent

• Substance utilisée en pratique médicale pour provoquer une perte de sensibilité ou de conscience, généralement administrée avant des procédures chirurgicales pour prévenir la douleur.

A substance used in medical practice to induce a loss of sensation or consciousness, typically administered before surgical procedures to prevent pain.

1. Medical substance for loss of sensationB2formal

   A drug or substance used to induce a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, typically for medical procedures.

   agent anesthésique

   • The surgeon administered an anaesthetic agent before the operation.
   • Different anaesthetic agents are used for local and general anaesthesia.
   • The patient reacted well to the anaesthetic agent.