Meaning of the word anesthesia in English

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anesthesia

US /ˌæn.əsˈθiː.zi.ə/
UK /ˌæn.əsˈθiː.zi.ə/
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Noun

a state of temporary insensitivity to pain, induced by drugs for medical purposes

Example:
The patient was given local anesthesia before the dental procedure.
General anesthesia is used for major surgeries.