general anesthesia
noun
: anesthesia affecting the entire body and accompanied by loss of consciousness compare local anesthesia
general anesthetic
noun
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It's often requires being under general anesthesia.
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
His autopsy report also determined the level found in his blood was the equivalent to the amount that would be used during general anesthesia.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
The person had a level of ketamine in their blood that was double what is used in general anesthesia, the agency said.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024
These are performed under general anesthesia and include full mouth radiographs and any potential extractions or other dental work that may need to be completed.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
His autopsy report also determined the level found in his blood was the equivalent to the amount that would be used during general anesthesia.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
The person had a level of ketamine in their blood that was double what is used in general anesthesia, the agency said.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024
These are performed under general anesthesia and include full mouth radiographs and any potential extractions or other dental work that may need to be completed.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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“General anesthesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20anesthesia. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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