noun
a substance that causes insensitivity to pain or loss of consciousness
adjective
relating to or causing insensitivity to pain or loss of consciousness
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The anesthetic administered by the anesthesiologist ensured the patient felt no pain during the surgery.
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I couldn't feel a thing thanks to the anesthetic they gave me at the dentist.
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The anesthetic hit me like a ton of bricks, I was out like a light.
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His calming presence acted as an anesthetic to her anxiety, soothing her nerves.