Definition: Drugs and/or gases given to a patient during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.
General anesthesia is meant to affect the whole body, rather than just one area of the body.
Also Known As: "being put under"
General Anesthesia
From Natalie Kita, former About.com Guide
Updated March 06, 2008
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