general anesthesia

Definition / meaning of general anesthesia

A temporary loss of feeling and a complete loss of awareness that feels like a very deep sleep. It is caused by special drugs or other substances called anesthetics. General anesthesia keeps patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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