What is another word for General Anaesthesia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəɹə͡l ˌanəsθˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
General anaesthesia refers to a state of unconsciousness induced by the administration of drugs that depress the central nervous system. This state is characterized by the loss of sensation, memory, and consciousness. It is often used during surgery to allow the patient to undergo invasive procedures without feeling pain or discomfort. Other terms used interchangeably with general anaesthesia include deep sedation, surgical anaesthesia, complete anaesthesia, and total unconsciousness. These synonyms highlight the various aspects of the state induced by general anaesthesia, where the term 'deep sedation' refers to the induced unconsciousness, 'surgical anaesthesia' refers to the purpose of it, 'complete anaesthesia' emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the state, and 'total unconsciousness' highlights the loss of consciousness as a defining characteristic of general anaesthesia.
