1. Loss of sensation or feeling, especially pain, induced by anesthetic drugs
The patient received anesthesia before the surgery.
O paciente recebeu anestesia antes da cirurgia.
2. The state of being unable to feel pain or other sensations
Under anesthesia, the dentist was able to work on the tooth.
Sob anestesia, o dentista conseguiu trabalhar no dente.
3. The practice or method of administering anesthetic agents
Local anesthesia was preferred for this minor procedure.
Anestesia local foi preferida para este procedimento menor.