L'anestèsia
Example: L'anestèsia va ser essencial durant l'operació quirúrgica complexa.
Definition
"L'anestèsia" refers to the medical process or substance used to induce a loss of sensation or consciousness, allowing patients to undergo surgical procedures painlessly and without distress. It is essential for complex surgeries to prevent pain and discomfort during the operation.
Etymology
The word "l'anestèsia" comes from the Greek roots 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation or perception.' It was adopted into medical terminology to describe the state where sensation is temporarily blocked. Did you know? The concept of anesthesia revolutionized surgery by making painless operations possible.
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"L'anestèsia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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