n. any natural or synthetic substance that results in the person losing sensitivity to stimuli. May or may not produce a loss of consciousness. Can be administered via IV drip, orally, topically, or by injection.
ANESTHETIC: "The person was given a local anesthetic to numb the pain in his or her mouth during oral surgery."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "ANESTHETIC," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/anesthetic/ (accessed January 16, 2021).
