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.
Common Medications Used In Anesthesia. Anesthesiologists use a variety of medications in their practice to keep patients safe, relaxed and pain-free for their surgeries. These range from mild sedatives for minor procedures to potent inhalational gases and muscle relaxants for major or lengthy surgeries.