ANæSTHETIC
\ɐn ˌe͡ɪtˈɪldə ˈɛsθˈɛtɪk], \ɐn ˌeɪtˈɪldə ˈɛsθˈɛtɪk], \ɐ_n ˌeɪ__t_ˈɪ_l_d_ə_ ˈɛ_s_θ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k]\
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an-[=e]s-thet'ik, adj. producing insensibility to external impressions.--n. a substance, as chloroform or cocaine, that produces insensibility, whether general or local.--ns. ANÆSTH[=E]'SIA, ANÆSTH[=E]'SIS, loss of feeling, insensibility.--adv. ANÆSTHET'ICALLY.--v.t. ANÆS'THETISE. [Gr. a, an, neg., aisth[=e]sis, sensation--aisthanomai, to feel.]
By Thomas Davidson
