anesthetic agent

• Substance qui provoque une perte temporaire de sensibilité ou de conscience, principalement utilisée dans les procédures médicales et chirurgicales pour prévenir la douleur.

A substance that induces a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, used primarily in medical and surgical procedures to prevent pain.

1. Medical substance for loss of sensationB2formal

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

   Agent anesthésique

   • The surgeon administered an anesthetic agent before the operation.
   • Different anesthetic agents have varying durations of effect.
   • The patient was given a local anesthetic agent for the dental procedure.