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ANESTHETIC

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n. any natural or synthetic substance that results in the person losing sensitivity to stimuli. May or may not produce a loss of consciousness. Can be administered via IV drip, orally, topically, or by injection.

ANESTHETIC: “The person was given a local anesthetic to numb the pain in his or her mouth during oral surgery.”

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looti, M. (2025, November 14). ANESTHETIC. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anesthetic/
looti, Mohammed. “ANESTHETIC.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 14 November 2025, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anesthetic/.
looti, Mohammed. “ANESTHETIC.” Encyclopedia of psychology. November 14, 2025. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anesthetic/.