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Anesthesia
Anesthesia is a field of study that involves methods of removing sensation, pain, and consciousness from a person in order to perform surgeries, do other uncomfortable procedures, or relieve his pain/suffering. A doctor specializing in anesthesia is an anesthesiologist.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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