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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