anaesthesia
noun C2
Plain meaning
the medical use of drugs so a patient does not feel pain
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe the medical use of drugs so a patient does not feel pain, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned anaesthesia as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines anaesthesia in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear anaesthesiaevidence of anaesthesiawidespread anaesthesia
Watch out
Do not use “anaesthesia” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.