general anesthetic

/ˌdʒɛnərəl ˈænəsˌθɛdɪk/

Definitions of general anesthetic

1. noun

   an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness
   synonyms: general anaesthetic

   types:

   inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic

   a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled

   Ketalar, ketamine, ketamine hydrochloride

   a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP

   chloroform, trichloromethane

   a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic

   cyclopropane

   a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic

   diethyl ether, divinyl ether, ether, ethoxyethane, ethyl ether, vinyl ether

   a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic

   halothane

   a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures

   isoflurane

   a widely used inhalation anesthetic

   K, cat valium, green, honey oil, jet, special K, super C, super acid

   street names for ketamine

   laughing gas, nitrous oxide

   inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery

   type of:

   anaesthetic, anaesthetic agent, anesthesia, anesthetic, anesthetic agent

   a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations