ANESTHETICS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word anesthetics. (close relations)
Definition of ANESTHETICS
Best Alternative Words for ANESTHETICS
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numbing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing numbness or insensitivity | ||||||||
analgesics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a medicine used to relieve pain adjective satellite • capable of relieving pain | ||||||||
hypnotics | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to hypnosis noun • a drug that induces sleep adjective satellite • attracting and holding interest as if by a spell | ||||||||
narcotics | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or designating narcotics noun • a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction adjective satellite • inducing stupor or narcosis • inducing mental lethargy | ||||||||
painkillers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a medicine used to relieve pain | ||||||||
relaxants | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that relaxes and relieves tension adjective satellite • tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension | ||||||||
sedatives | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person adjective satellite • tending to soothe or tranquilize | ||||||||
soporifics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a drug that induces sleep adjective satellite • sleep inducing • inducing mental lethargy | ||||||||
tranquilizers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity | ||||||||
anaesthetic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or producing insensibility noun • a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations adjective satellite • characterized by insensibility | ||||||||
anaesthetic agent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations | ||||||||
anesthetic agent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations |