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anesthesia

an-es-THEE-zhuh

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Definition

Loss of sensation, especially pain, induced for medical procedures

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Breakdown

Prefix

an-

without

Suffix

-esthesia

sensation

Etymology

Greek: an- (without) + -esthesia (sensation)

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Pain-relieving medication

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