anesthesiology
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.an·es·the·si·ol·o·gy
noun \-jē\Definition of ANESTHESIOLOGY
First Known Use of ANESTHESIOLOGY
Rhymes with ANESTHESIOLOGY
an·es·the·si·ol·o·gy
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANESTHESIOLOGY
Variants of ANESTHESIOLOGY
anesthesiology
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Medical specialty dealing with anesthesia and related matters, including resuscitation and pain. Originally concerned only with general anesthesia in the operating room, anesthesiology now includes epidural anesthesia (injection of local anesthetics into the spinal fluid, cutting off feeling below the point of injection); artificial respiratory support during operations requiring paralyzing drugs that render patients unable to breathe; clinical management of all unconscious patients; management of pain relief and cardiac and respiratory resuscitation problems; respiratory therapy; and treatment of fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic disturbances. Progress in anesthesiology has made possible more complex operations and surgery for more critically ill patients. The anesthesiologist's role has become increasingly important and complex.
Learn More About ANESTHESIOLOGY
Browse
Previous Word in the Dictionary: anesthesiologist
All Words Near: anesthesiology
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up anesthesiology? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
