an[ae]sthetic

2 definitions found

an[ae]sthetic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Anaesthetic \An`[ae]s*thet"ic\, Anesthetic \An`es*thet"ic\
     ([a^]n`[e^]s*th[e^]t"[i^]k), a. (Med.)
     (a) Capable of causing anesthesia; as, an[ae]sthetic agents.
     (b) Characterized by, or connected with, anesthesia; as, an
         an[ae]sthetic effect or operation.
         [1913 Webster + AS] anesthetic

  anaesthetic \an`[ae]s*thet"ic\, anesthetic \an`es*thet"ic\--AS,
     n. (Med.)
     A substance which produces anesthesia, as chloroform, ether,
     etc.
     [1913 Webster + AS]