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swahili [noun]

Ganzi

Maana (Definition)

Loss of sensation in body parts due to cold, pressure, or medical anesthetic.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

numbness / anesthesia

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ganzi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Daktari alimchoma sindano ya ganzi kabla ya upasuaji."

Translation: The doctor gave him an anesthetic injection before surgery.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
pasi na hisia
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