general anesthesia

Definition of general anesthesia
National Cancer Institute

general anesthesia

(JEH-neh-rul A-nes-THEE-zhuh)
A temporary loss of feeling and a complete loss of awareness that feels like a very deep sleep. It is caused by special drugs or other substances called anesthetics. General anesthesia keeps patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms