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anestheticAgent that produces a local or general loss of sensation, including pain, and therefore is useful in surgery and dentistry. General anesthesia induces loss of consciousness, most often using hydrocarbons (e.g., cyclopropane, ethylene); halogenated (see halogen) hydrocarbons (e.g., chloroform, ethyl chloride, trichloroethylene); ethers (e.g., ethyl ether or vinyl ether); or other compounds, such as tribromoethanol, nitrous oxide, or barbiturates. Local anesthesia induces loss of sensation in one area of the body by blocking nerve conduction (see nervous system, neuron), usually with alkaloids such as cocaine or synthetic substitutes (e.g., lidocaine). See also anesthesiology. anaesthetic (US), anesthetic a substance that causes anaesthesia anesthetic [¦an·əs¦thed·ik] (pharmacology) A drug, such as ether, that produces loss of sensibility. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The first evidence for the lipid theory, says Harvard Medical School's Keith Miller, emerged at the turn of the century with the discovery that all inhalation anesthetic are lipid-soluble. We anticipate Minrad will post huge revenue and earnings gains as its generic inhalation anesthetic business blossoms and successes occur in the development of its conscious sedation and real-time imaging programs. However, the anticipated growth of the Company's generic inhalation anesthetic business alone should provide significant increases in Minrad's market value and allow for successes in conscious sedation and real-time imaging to provide "icing on the cake. |
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