anesthesiology

anesthesiology definition - medical

an·es·the·si·ol·o·gy (ănˌĭs-thēˌzē-ŏlˈə-jē)

noun
The medical specialty concerned with the pharmacological, physiological, and clinical basis of anesthesia, including resuscitation, intensive respiratory care, and pain management.

Related Forms:

  • an·es·the·si·ol·o·gist (-jĭst) noun

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