Anesthetizing

/ænəsˈθɛtaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of anesthetize; the ongoing process of administering anesthesia or rendering someone unconscious.

Etymology

From 'anesthetize' with '-ing' (present participle suffix). Describes the ongoing action of applying anesthesia.

Kelly Says

The 'anesthetizing process' can take just a few minutes but requires constant adjustment—doctors monitor your vital signs and add more medication if needed, making it an active, dynamic process rather than a simple injection.

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