preanesthetic

preanesthetic /pre·an·es·thet·ic/ (pre?an-es-thet´ik) occurring before administration of an anesthetic.

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pre·an·es·thet·ic (prn-s-thtk)

adj.

Before anesthesia.

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preanesthetic (prē´anesthet´ik),

n a medicine for producing preliminary anesthesia (e.g., Avertin). See also premedication.

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preanesthetic

1. pertaining to preanesthesia.

2. an agent that produces preanesthesia. Acepromazine, atropine, diazepam are examples.

3. occurring before the administration of an anesthetic.