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Surgical Jargon
General anesthesia
Commonly used in healthcare and medical settings
Literal Meaning
Full sleep state
Actual Meaning
Medicine that puts you completely to sleep for surgery - you won't remember anything.
Examples in Context

The healthcare provider explained the general anesthesia.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember: General anesthesia means Putting patient to sleep for surgery
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