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dissociative anesthesia

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dis·so·ci·a·tive an·es·the·si·a

a form of general anesthesia, but not necessarily complete unconsciousness, characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, and amnesia, especially that produced by phenylcyclohexylamine compounds, including ketamine.
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dis·so·ci·a·tive an·es·the·si·a

(di-sō'sē-ă-tiv an'es-thē'zē-ă)
A form of general anesthesia, but not necessarily complete unconsciousness, characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, and amnesia, especially that produced by phenylcyclohexylamine compounds, including ketamine.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

dis·so·ci·a·tive an·es·the·si·a

(di-sō'sē-ă-tiv an'es-thē'zē-ă)
Form of general anesthesia, but not necessarily complete unconsciousness, characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, and amnesia.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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