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anesthesia, anaesthesia
The medically induced loss of sensation or consciousness, used during surgery or dental procedures.
麻酔が効いてきた。
The anesthesia is taking effect.
手術の前に全身麻酔をかけた。
General anesthesia was administered before the surgery.
歯医者で局所麻酔を打ってもらったが、まだ少し痛かった。
I had local anesthesia at the dentist, but it still hurt a little.
USAGE:
Common verbs: 麻酔をかける (to administer anesthesia), 麻酔が効く (for anesthesia to take effect), 麻酔が切れる (for anesthesia to wear off).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 全身麻酔: general anesthesia
- 局所麻酔: local anesthesia
- 麻酔をかける: to administer anesthesia
- 麻酔が効く: anesthesia takes effect
- 麻酔が切れる: anesthesia wears off
- 麻酔科医: anesthesiologist