Anesthetic Agent

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** A pharmacological agent that acts in a reversible fashion and can be applied either locally or systemically to cause a partial or total loss of sensation and pain or to induce unconsciousness.

**Synonyms:** - Anaesthetic Agent - Anaesthetics - Anesthesia Agent - Anesthestic Drugs - Anesthetic - Anesthetic Drugs - Anesthetics - anesthetic