Definition: In Greek, 'anesthesis' means to make a person unconscious of pain or suffering. Anesthetic drugs lower brain activity and cause temporary unconsciousness. Definition: In Christian theology, anesthetics are substances that block the effects of pain in the body, reducing sensations such as pain, fear, and discomfort. The term "anesthetized" refers to someone who has been treated with anesthetic drugs or similar substances, which have the ability to temporarily reduce the intensity and duration of pain or other bodily responses. Anesthesia is a therapeutic process used to alleviate physical or mental suffering by blocking pain receptors within the body's nervous system.