preanesthetic /pre·an·es·thet·ic/ (pre″an-es-thet´ik) occurring before administration of an anesthetic.
preanesthetic (prē´anesthet´ik),
pre·an·es·thet·ic (pr   n- s-th t k)adj. Before anesthesia. |
preanesthetic (prē´anesthet´ik),
n a medicine for producing preliminary anesthesia (e.g., Avertin). See also premedication.
preanesthetic
1. pertaining to preanesthesia.
2. an agent that produces preanesthesia. Acepromazine, atropine, diazepam are examples.
3. occurring before the administration of an anesthetic.
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