numbed

Meanings

• lacking the ability to feel or perceive; anesthetized

  - "The patient was numbed before the surgery."
  - "After the bee sting, the area around it became numbed."

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Synonyms

benumb , dull , dull

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with numbed
dumbed , plumbed , hummed , bumbled

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Homophones

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1. numb () :
   

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Variants

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numb , numbed , numbing , numbs

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Etymology

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The word 'numbed' originated from the Old English word 'numan', which means 'to stun or render insensible'. The suffix '-ed' was added to the word to denote the past participle. Therefore, the word 'numbed' literally means 'to have been stunned or rendered insensible'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'numb'?", "answer"=>"The past tense of the verb 'numb' is 'numbed'. The past participle of the verb 'numb' is also 'numbed'. For example: 'The patient was numbed before the surgery.' or 'The patient's hand was numbed from the cold weather.'."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Anesthesia: Anesthesia is a medical technique used to prevent or alleviate pain during surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures. Anesthesia can be administered through various routes, including intravenous, inhalational, topical, and regional techniques. Anesthesia can be classified into three main categories: general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia.

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How to Memorize "numbed"

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   - To memorize the word 'numbed', try to visualize the following scene: Imagine a patient lying on a surgical table, with a medical team surrounding him. The patient's face is expressionless, with no signs of pain or discomfort. Suddenly, the anesthesiologist administers a dose of anesthetic gas to the patient. Within seconds, the patient's body goes limp, with no signs of movement or response. The patient's face remains expressionless, with no signs of pain or discomfort. The medical team continues to monitor the patient's vital signs, ensuring that the anesthesia continues to effectively numb the patient's body.

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