Anesthetized

/ænəsˈθɛtaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

In a state of having received anesthesia; numbed, sedated, or unconscious due to anesthetic drugs.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'anesthetize.' Used as an adjective to describe the state of a patient under anesthesia.

Kelly Says

When you're anesthetized, your body actually stays relatively active—your heart keeps beating, your lungs keep breathing, but your brain is essentially offline so you feel nothing and remember nothing.

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