How Do You Spell ETHERISE?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːθəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "etherise" is spelled with the suffix "-ise" at the end instead of "-ize" because it is more commonly used in British English. The suffix "-ise" is pronounced as /aɪz/ (eye-z) in IPA phonetic transcription. The root word "ether" refers to a colorless flammable liquid used as an anesthetic. The addition of the suffix "-ise" means to treat with ether, or to administer ether as an anesthetic. Despite the spelling difference, "etherise" and "etherize" have the same meaning.

ETHERISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Etherise is a verb that refers to the act of administering or treating a person, usually through inhalation, with ether. Ether is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet odor. Its use as an anesthetic was prevalent in the past, particularly in surgical procedures, until safer alternatives were developed.

    The process of etherisation involves introducing or exposing a patient to ether vapor or gas, which induces a state of unconsciousness and insensitivity to pain. This method aims to render the patient sedated and unaware during medical interventions or surgeries. The administration of ether is achieved by using specialized devices such as a mask or an inhaler, which facilitate the controlled inhalation of ether by the patient.

    Etherisation is typically used within a medical setting under the supervision of trained professionals. It is primarily applied to initiate general anesthesia, ensuring that the patient remains asleep or unconscious during the procedure. Ether, once absorbed by the body, acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, slowing down brain activity and creating a temporary state of unconsciousness. It is important to note that etherisation can have potential side effects and risks, such as respiratory depression or irritation to the airways, which is why it has been largely replaced by safer anesthetics in modern healthcare practices.

  2. To convert into ether; to stupefy with ether; to make spiritual.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ETHERISE

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Etymology of ETHERISE

The word "etherise" has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "aithēr" which means "upper air" or "pure air". In Greek mythology, aithēr referred to the upper regions of the atmosphere, believed to be the dwelling place of the gods.

The word "etherise" is a verb form derived from the noun "ether", which in English, came to refer to a hypothetical substance believed to fill the regions above the Earth's atmosphere. In the mid-19th century, "etherise" began to be used in medical contexts to mean administering ether as an anesthetic, often through inhalation. This usage of the word relates to the practice of using ether to induce a state of unconsciousness before surgery or other medical procedures.

Similar spelling words for ETHERISE

Conjugate verb Etherise

CONDITIONAL

I would etherise
you would etherise
he/she/it would etherise
we would etherise
they would etherise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be etherising
you would be etherising
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we would be etherising
they would be etherising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have etherise
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they would have etherise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been etherising
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we would have been etherising
they would have been etherising

FUTURE

I will etherise
you will etherise
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we will etherise
they will etherise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be etherising
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have etherised
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been etherising
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we will have been etherising
they will have been etherising

IMPERATIVE

you etherise
we let´s etherise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to etherise

PAST

I etherised
you etherised
he/she/it etherised
we etherised
they etherised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was etherising
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he/she/it was etherising
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they were etherising

PAST PARTICIPLE

etherised

PAST PERFECT

I had etherised
you had etherised
he/she/it had etherised
we had etherised
they had etherised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been etherising
you had been etherising
he/she/it had been etherising
we had been etherising
they had been etherising

PRESENT

I etherise
you etherise
he/she/it etherises
we etherise
they etherise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am etherising
you are etherising
he/she/it is etherising
we are etherising
they are etherising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

etherising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have etherised
you have etherised
he/she/it has etherised
we have etherised
they have etherised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been etherising
you have been etherising
he/she/it has been etherising
we have been etherising
they have been etherising
I would have etherised
we would have etherised
you would have etherised
he/she/it would have etherised
they would have etherised

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