preanesthetic

adjective

pre·an·es·thet·ic | \ ˌprē-ˌa-nəs-ˈthe-tik

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variants: or pre-anesthetic

Definition of preanesthetic

: occurring before the administration of an anesthetic a preanesthetic sedative Preanesthetic blood tests can determine if any other risks need to be addressed during dental or other surgical procedures.— Elaine Wexler-Mitchell

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The first known use of preanesthetic was in 1925

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preanesthetic

adjective

pre·an·es·thet·ic

variants: or British preanaesthetic \ -ˌan-əs-ˈthet-ik

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Medical Definition of preanesthetic

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: used or occurring before administration of an anesthetic preanesthetic medication a preanesthetic agent

preanesthetic

noun

variants: or British preanaesthetic

Medical Definition of preanesthetic (Entry 2 of 2)

: a substance used to induce an initial light state of anesthesia

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