ANESTHETIC AGENTS
\ˌanɪsθˈɛtɪk ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənts], \ˌanɪsθˈɛtɪk ˈeɪdʒənts], \ˌa_n_ɪ_s_θ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Agents that are capable of inducing a total or partial loss of sensation, especially tactile sensation and pain. They may act to induce general anesthesia, in which an unconscious state is achieved, or may act locally to induce numbness or lack of sensation at a targeted site.
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