adjective, sourer, sourest. 1. having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart. 2. rendered acid or affected by fermentation; fermented. 3. producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, salt, or sweet. 4. characteristic of something fermented: a sour smell.
General anesthetics normally are used to produce loss of consciousness before and during surgery. However, for obstetrics (labor and delivery) or certain minor procedures, an anesthetic may be given in small amounts to relieve anxiety or pain without causing unconsciousness.
Anesthesia. All of our surgical procedures are performed under IV sedation (twilight sleep) by a board certified anesthesiologist in our private surgery center located in Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Warren J. Katzâs office. A note from Dr. Katz about IV Sedation Anesthesiaâ¦. IV sedation is a combination of medications administered through your I.V. which allows the patient to sleep and be completely comfortable during surgery. General anesthesia involves the use of these same drugs but also requires a breathing tube in which gasses are used to keep the patient asleep. Some surgeons prefer the use of general anesthesia as it requires less time on the doctorâs part.