What is anesthesia?
Also known as: general anesthesia, local anesthesia, anesthetic.
Anesthesia is a treatment that either reduces or completely eliminates pain. It’s typically administered prior to surgery or other medical procedures.
Reviewed by: Cathy Anne Burnweit, MD
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