anesthetic agent

• Substância que provoca perda temporária da sensibilidade ou da consciência, usada principalmente em procedimentos médicos e cirúrgicos para evitar a dor.

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.

   Agente anestésico

   • 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.