Anesthesia Medical Terms
Anesthesia Medical Terms Anesthesia Medical Terms (Greek & Latin Origins) Term Etymology (Elements) Meaning in English Anesthesia An- (Greek: without) + -esthesia (Greek: sensation) The absence of sensation or feeling, induced for medical purposes. Analgesia An- (Greek: without) + -algia (Greek: pain) + -esia (condition) The absence or relief of pain, especially during surgery. Analgesic An- (Greek: without) + -algia (Greek: pain) + -ic (pertaining to) Pertaining to pain relief; a drug used to relieve pain. Intubation In- (Latin: into) + -tubus (Latin: tube) + -ation (process) The process of inserting a tube into the trachea to maintain an airway. Extubation Ex- (Latin: out) + -tubus (Latin: tube) + -ation (process) The removal of a previously insert...