Definition: Anesthetics are medications used to reduce pain or discomfort in various ways, such as sedation, anesthesia, and muscle relaxants. They work by blocking certain nerve signals that trigger pain, making them effective for a wide range of conditions. Definition: 1. Anesthesia: The act of administering drugs or other substances into the body to produce a state of unconsciousness (as with general anesthesia) or reduce pain. 2. Sedation: A medical procedure where medications are used to reduce or prevent the sensation of being asleep, often during a surgical procedure or other procedures that require deep sedation. 3. Muscle relaxants: Medications that block certain nerve signals at specific muscle areas, making muscles relax and reducing discomfort from muscular injuries.