(American spelling, medicine) A type of anesthesia that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness.

(science fiction, space flight, astronautics) A type of interstellar spaceship (space ship), where generations of humans live and die aboard during the journey through interstellar space, as the journey between stars would take generations to elapse.

plural of vicar-general

(Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop. / (Christianity) In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

plural of registrar-general

(Commonwealth of Nations) The director of the General Register Office.

plural of farmer-general

(historical) A member of a privileged association in France, before the French Revolution, who collected duties on behalf of the king, along with bonus fees for themselves.

plural of receiver-general

An officer who receives the public revenue; a treasurer.