Anesthesia Terminology

noun a substance in a physical state in which it does not resist change of shape and will expand indefinitely to fill any container in which it is placed

• The gas in the atmosphere contributes to the greenhouse effect.
• I need to fill up my car with gas before we head out.
• Let's stop at the gas station and grab some snacks.
• Her words were like gas on the fire, only making the situation worse.

noun a condition of lethargy or unconsciousness induced by physiological or psychological factors

• The diver experienced narcosis at a depth of 30 meters.
• I felt a bit narcosis after staying underwater for too long.
• I can't dive too deep, I start feeling narcosis.
• The overwhelming beauty of the artwork put me in a state of narcosis.

adjective characterized by a harsh snoring or gasping sound

• The patient's breathing was stertorous, indicating a potential respiratory issue.
• I could hear his stertorous breathing from across the room.
• His stertorous snoring kept me up all night.
• The stertorous sound of the wind through the trees was oddly calming.