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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

agent go
a substance that exerts some force or effect

drug go
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

anesthetic, anaesthetic, anesthetic agent, anaesthetic agent go
a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

general anesthetic, general anaesthetic
an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness

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inhalation anesthetic, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic go
a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled
ketamine, ketamine hydrochloride, Ketalar go
a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly