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Definition of General anaesthesia
1. Noun. A state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation).
Exact synonyms: General Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Anaesthesia, Anesthesia
Specialized synonyms: Inhalation Anesthesia, Twilight Sleep
Generic synonyms: Anaesthesia, Anesthesia
Specialized synonyms: Inhalation Anesthesia, Twilight Sleep
Medical Definition of General anaesthesia
1. A form of anaesthesia that results in putting the patient to sleep. Total body anaesthesia. Origin: Gr. Aisthesis = sensation (27 Sep 1997)