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anesthetic

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anesthetic

Main Entry:: ¹an·es·thet·ic
Pronunciation:: \ˌa-nəs-ˈthe-tik\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1846

1 : of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia 2 : lacking awareness or sensitivity <was anesthetic to their feelings>

— an·es·thet·i·cal·ly

\-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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