(ますい)

ますい
noun
anesthesia
medicalhealth
1. anesthesia, anaesthesia
The medically induced loss of sensation or consciousness, used during surgery or dental procedures.
麻酔(ますい)()いてきた。
The anesthesia is taking effect.
General anesthesia was administered before the surgery.
I had local anesthesia at the dentist, but it still hurt a little.

Usage

Common verbs: 麻酔(ますい)かける (to administer anesthesia), 麻酔(ますい)() (for anesthesia to take effect), 麻酔(ますい)()れる (for anesthesia to wear off).

Common collocations

  • 全身(ぜんしん)麻酔(ますい): general anesthesia
  • 局所(きょくしょ)麻酔(ますい): local anesthesia
  • 麻酔(ますい)かける: to administer anesthesia
  • 麻酔(ますい)(): anesthesia takes effect
  • 麻酔(ますい)()れる: anesthesia wears off
  • 麻酔科医(ますいかい): anesthesiologist