anesthesia
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/ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/
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/ˌænəsˈθi:ziə/
A medical procedure that induces a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, used especially during surgery.
Before the surgery, the doctor gave her anesthesia to numb the pain.
手术前,医生给她用了麻醉药来减轻疼痛。