general anaesthetic

noun

1. a drug producing anaesthesia of the entire body, with loss of consciousness

Example Sentences

"But because of her needs and that she would not be able to sit still, then the procedure would have to be done under general anaesthetic," he said.

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This most often happens under general anaesthetic in an operating theatre, and can involve extensive liposuction, with large volumes of fat being transferred.

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Ms Hooper asked for the procedure to be stopped and it was rescheduled – this time under general anaesthetic.

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Hector was rushed to hospital where the blisters were popped before his wounds were cleaned under general anaesthetic to prevent infection.

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When his surgeon carried out this procedure, Van Schoor requested an epidural instead of a general anaesthetic - so he could watch them remove his legs.

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