| has gloss | (noun) an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness
general anesthetic, general anaesthetic |
| has gloss | eng: A general anaesthetic (or anesthetic, see spelling differences) drug is an anaesthetic drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness. These drugs are generally administered by an anaesthesia provider in order to induce or maintain general anaesthesia to facilitate surgery. The biological mechanism(s) of action of general anesthetics are not well understood. |
| lexicalization | eng: general anaesthetic |
| lexicalization | eng: general anesthetic |
| subclass of | (noun) a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
anaesthetic, anesthetic, anesthetic agent, anaesthetic agent |
| has subclass | (noun) a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled
inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic, inhalation anesthetic |
| has subclass | (noun) a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
ketamine, Ketalar, ketamine hydrochloride |