Anesthetize (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 doctor carefully began to anesthetize the area before performing the procedure.
- She opted for local anesthesia to anesthetize her skin before the minor surgery.
- To alleviate the pain, the dentist used Novocain to anesthetize the area where the cavity would be filled.
- Before starting the operation, the anesthesiologist will anesthetize the patient and monitor their vital signs.
- A sedative was given to anesthetize the animal before the veterinarian began the examination.