anesthetizer

/ænɛsˈθɛtɪzaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

a device or substance used to produce or induce anesthesia, especially to render a patient unconscious before surgery or medical procedures

“The anesthetizer was used to sedate the patient before the operation.”

Synonyms

  • anaesthetic
  • anesthesia
  • anesthetic

Antonyms

  • pain-inducer
  • stimulant