Glossary term
Anaesthesia
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The medical practice of inducing controlled, reversible loss of sensation or consciousness to enable surgery and other invasive procedures. Anaesthesia is delivered by an anaesthetist (anesthesiologist) using one or more agents — local, regional, sedation, or general — depending on the procedure and the patient.
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