neuroleptanesthesia

neuroleptanesthesia definition - medical

neu·ro·lep·tan·es·the·sia (no͝orˌō-lĕpˌtăn-ĭs-thēˈzhə)

noun
General anesthesia induced by the intravenous administration of neuroleptic drugs in combination with inhalation of a weak anesthetic.

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