Anesthetize

Definitions of anesthetize

verb to administer an anesthetic to someone or something in order to induce a loss of sensation or consciousness

Example Sentences

A1 The dentist will use a numbing gel to anesthetize your gums before filling the cavity.

A2 The patient was anesthetized before the surgery to prevent any pain during the procedure.

B1 The doctor decided to anesthetize the patient using general anesthesia for the complex surgery.

B2 The anesthesiologist carefully monitored the patient's vital signs while anesthetizing them for the operation.

C1 The team of medical professionals worked together to anesthetize the patient and ensure a successful surgery.

C2 The anesthesiologist used a combination of drugs to safely anesthetize the patient and maintain their unconscious state throughout the procedure.

Examples of anesthetize in a Sentence

formal The dentist will anesthetize your mouth before starting the procedure.

informal Don't worry, they'll numb you up before doing anything.

slang They'll give you a shot to numb the area first.

figurative Her words seemed to anesthetize his emotions, leaving him numb to the situation.

Grammatical Forms of anesthetize

• past tense: anesthetized
• plural: anesthetizes
• comparative: more anesthetized
• superlative: most anesthetized
• present tense: anesthetize
• future tense: will anesthetize
• perfect tense: has anesthetized
• continuous tense: is anesthetizing
• singular: anesthetize
• positive degree: anesthetized
• infinitive: to anesthetize
• gerund: anesthetizing
• participle: anesthetizing

Origin and Evolution of anesthetize

First Known Use: 1848 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'anesthetize' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'an-' (without) and 'aisthēsis' (sensation), meaning without sensation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the act of inducing insensitivity to pain or sensation, the term 'anesthetize' has since evolved to also mean to dull or deaden emotions or awareness in a non-medical context.