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anesthetic

1. an.es.thet.ic \.an-*s-'thet-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ aj 1: of, relating to, or 
   capable of producing anesthesia  2: lacking perceptive sensitiveness  - 
   an.es.thet.i.cal.ly av
2. anesthetic n 1: a substance that produces anesthesia  2: something that 
   brings relief : PALLIATIVE