Anesthesiologist


a physician who specializes in .
Contemporary Examples

Michael Jackson traveled with an anesthesiologist during his mid-1990s tour.
America’s New Drug Addiction Gerald Posner August 5, 2009

Dr. Garg arrived to confirm the procedure and ask if I had any questions, and the anesthesiologist ordered a painkiller.
A New Hysterectomy Procedure Eliminates Massive Scarring and Long Recovery Time. So Why Aren’t More Doctors On Board? Heather Wilson March 29, 2014

Historical Examples

I believe Jackie Hunt—yes—she was, I believe she was the anesthesiologist who came.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

The anesthesiologist told me that he did still have a heartbeat.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

noun
the US name for anaesthetist Compare anesthetist
n.

alternative spelling of anaesthesiologist (q.v.). See ae.

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  • Anesthetic cocktail

    anesthetic cocktail anesthetic cocktail n. A mixture of various drugs, such as painkillers, muscle relaxants, and consciousness-dulling volatile gases, prepared especially for the requirements of a given procedure and patient.

  • Anesthetic ether

    anesthetic ether anesthetic ether n. Any of various ethers, especially diethyl ether, having anesthetic properties.

  • Anesthetic depth

    anesthetic depth anesthetic depth n. The degree to which the central nervous system is depressed by a general anesthetic agent, depending on the potency of the anesthetic and the concentration in which it is administered.

  • Anesthetic gas

    anesthetic gas anesthetic gas n. A gaseous compound capable of producing general anesthesia upon inhalation. Historical Examples The same applies to using any anesthetic gas or drug to render him unconscious. Anything You Can Do … Gordon Randall Garrett


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