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Paralyse vs Anaesthetic - What's the difference?

paralyse | anaesthetic |

As nouns the difference between paralyse and anaesthetic

is that paralyse is paralysis (loss of muscle control) while anaesthetic is a substance that causes reversible loss of sensation or loss of consciousness; used to perform surgery without pain.

As an adjective anaesthetic is

of, relating to, or causing anaesthesia.

paralyse

English

Alternative forms

* paralyze (mainly US and Canada )

Verb

  • To afflict with paralysis.
  • To make unable to move; to immobilize.
  • To make unable to function properly.
    • The transport strike paralysed the city.

    anaesthetic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * *

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or causing anaesthesia.

    • Noun

    (wikipedia anaesthetic) (en noun)
  • A substance that causes reversible loss of sensation or loss of consciousness; used to perform surgery without pain.

    • Derived terms

    * local anaesthetic, local anesthetic * general anaesthetic, general anesthetic