Anaesthetize (Verb)
Meaning
Administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The dentist uses a local anesthetic to anesthetize the area before performing the procedure.
- To reduce pain, the doctor will anesthetize the skin with a topical cream before the minor surgery.
- The gum will be anesthetized with a shot of novocaine to numb the pain during the tooth extraction.
- Before beginning the operation, the anesthesiologist must anesthetize the patient to ensure they feel no pain.
- The doctor anesthetized the affected area to minimize discomfort while injecting the corticosteroid medication.