general anaesthesia

Definitions of general anaesthesia
  1. noun
    a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)
    synonyms: general anesthesia
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    types:
    inhalation anesthesia
    general anesthesia achieved by administration of an inhalation anesthetic
    twilight sleep
    a state of general anesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine
    type of:
    anaesthesia, anesthesia
    loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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