anaesthetic agent

• Substância usada na prática médica para induzir perda de sensibilidade ou de consciência, geralmente administrada antes de procedimentos cirúrgicos para evitar a dor.

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.

   Agente anestésico

   • 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.