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anestesia

/anesteˈzia/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

anaesthesia

  • loss of sensation induced by medication, anaesthesia

In a sentence

L'intervento chirurgico è stato effettuato in anestesia locale.

The surgery was carried out under local anaesthesia.

Hai avuto effetti collaterali dopo l'anestesia totale?

Did you have any side effects after the general anaesthesia?

Il paziente non ha sentito dolore grazie all'anestesia.

The patient felt no pain thanks to the anaesthesia.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
anestesiafeminine · singular
anestesiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly preceded by 'totale' (general) or 'locale' (local).

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