anesthetic synonyms

anesthetic

n.

sedative, analgesic, painkiller, anodyne, soporific, hypnosis, inhalant, gas, hypodermic injection, drops, opiate, narcotic, dope*. see also drug 2.

Specific anesthetics include: benzocaine, lidocaine, Novocain (trademark), methyl chloride, oil of clove, ether, chloroform, cocaine, sodium pentothal, truth serum, chloral hydrate, nitrous oxide, laughing gas, morphine, procaine, alcohol, scopolamine;

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