anesthetic

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With a colonoscopy, for instance, patients often receive an anesthetic, like propofol, or a narcotic such as Demerol or fentanyl, combined with anti-anxiety medication like Versed or Valium.

From New York Times

A battlefield anesthetic that is also used in veterinary medicine, ketamine has only recently gained popularity as a therapy for hard-to-treat depression and suicidal ideation.

From New York Times

This includes maintaining adequate medical records and providing complete diagnostic, pharmacy, anesthetic, surgical, nursing, dental and emergency service facilities.

From Washington Post

In “Don’t Look Up,” a satirical incision from Adam McKay with only humor as an anesthetic, these themes are lampooned in equal measure and in no uncertain terms.

From New York Times

“Au revoir, monsieur,” he told her before administering an anesthetic.

From Washington Post