Die Anästhesie
Example: Die Anästhesie sorgt dafür, dass der Patient keine Schmerzen spürt.
Definition
"Die Anästhesie" refers to the medical practice of inducing a temporary loss of sensation or awareness, typically to prevent pain during surgical procedures. It ensures that a patient does not feel pain during operations or other medical interventions.
Etymology
The word "die Anästhesie" comes from the Greek roots 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'aisthēsis' meaning 'sensation' or 'feeling.' It was adopted into German to describe the state of being without sensation, particularly in the medical field. Did you know? The concept of anesthesia revolutionized surgery by allowing pain-free operations.
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"Die Anästhesie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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