| Agents that are capable of inducing a total or partial loss of sensation, especially tactile sensation and pain. They may act to induce general anesthesia, in which an unconscious state is achieved, or may act locally to induce numbness or lack of sensation at a targeted site. (MeSH) Anesthetic Agent is from the group Pharmacologic Substance
Other Names for Anesthetic Agent
Anesthetic Agent
Anaesthetic Agent
Anaesthetics
Anesthestic Drugs
Anesthetic Drugs
Anesthetics
anesthetics
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