preanesthetic

preanesthetic
I. \(|)prē+\ adjective
Etymology: pre- + anesthetic
: used before administration of an anesthetic

preanesthetic medication

preanesthetic agent

II. noun
: a substance used to induce an initial light state of anesthesia

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/pree an'euhs thet"ik, pree'an-/, n.
1. a substance that produces a preliminary or light anesthesia.
adj.
2. given prior to an anesthetic that induces total insensibility.
[1890-95; PRE- + ANESTHETIC]

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