an´es|thet´i|cal|ly

an´es|thet´i|cal|ly
an|es|thet|ic «AN uhs THEHT ihk», noun, adjective.
–n.
a substance that causes entire or partial loss of the feeling of pain, touch, cold, or other sensation. Ether, chloroform, and procaine are anesthetics used by doctors so that patients will feel no pain.
–adj.
1. causing anesthesia: »

an anesthetic gas.

2. of or with anesthesia.
3. Figurative. unfeeling.
–an´es|thet´i|cal|ly, adverb.

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