anesthesia
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It’s a very short procedure, but my doctor has said that I’ll need to take the day off because of the effects of the anesthesia.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Under general anesthesia, a surgeon makes a small opening in the cochlea and uses a thin tube to slowly infuse the liquid therapy directly into the inner ear for about 16 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
But because it involved cauterizing lesions, I was put under general anesthesia to spare me the horrors of experiencing it.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Raised in a household that put a premium on education, De León had looked at life through the eyes of a student — which proved particularly helpful as a registered nurse specializing in anesthesia.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
She was woozy from the anesthesia, and in the end, Pearl had to buckle the seat belt around her.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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