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anaesthesia; anesthesia
手術前に全身痲酔をかけるのが一般的だ。
It is common to administer general anesthesia before surgery.
痲酔が切れた後の痛みに備えて鎮痛剤を処方した。
Painkillers were prescribed in case of pain after the anesthesia wears off.
局所痲酔で行える手術の範囲が広がっている。
The range of surgeries that can be performed under local anesthesia is expanding.