noun
- the medical specialty concerned with the administration of anesthetics and the management of patient pain and consciousness during surgery and other medical procedures
Usage: uncountable; medical field
Examples
- She decided to pursue a career in anesthesiology after observing how anesthesiologists help patients during surgery.
- The hospital's anesthesiology department is responsible for ensuring patient safety during all surgical procedures.
- Anesthesiology requires extensive training in pharmacology and patient monitoring.
- Modern anesthesiology combines advanced technology with careful clinical judgment.
- The anesthesiology team met to discuss new pain management protocols.