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How do you spell Anesthesia?

Correct spelling

anesthesia

Remember: AN (without) + ESTHESIA (feeling) - no extra 's' after 'ane'

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Why is anesthesia spelled this way?

From Greek anaisthesia, lack of feeling. AN (without) + AISTHESIS (sensation). Often misspelled 'anasthesia' or 'anesthesia.' The 'ae' in British spelling (anaesthesia) adds another layer.

Common misspellings of anesthesia

anasthesiaanesthesiaanæsthesiaanestesia

Example

The patient was given anesthesia before the surgical procedure began.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell anesthesia?+
The correct spelling is "anesthesia". Remember: AN (without) + ESTHESIA (feeling) - no extra 's' after 'ane'
Is it anasthesia or anesthesia?+
The correct spelling is "anesthesia", not "anasthesia".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "anesthesia", in UK English it's "anaesthesia", and in Canadian English it's "anesthesia".

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