Chloralosed

/ˈklɔːrəloʊst/ adjective

Definition

Treated with or affected by chloralose; put into a state of unconsciousness using chloralose.

Etymology

From chloralose + -ed suffix indicating completion or state. Parallel formation to chloralized.

Kelly Says

This word is a haunting reminder of early anesthesia—patients who were 'chloralosed' had no idea what would happen to them or how long they'd be unconscious!

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