local anesthetic

1. An anesthetic that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied. (Compare general anesthetic.)

Example Sentences

She spent six hours in surgery and lost five litres of blood - all while under local anesthetic.

From BBC

According to the guidelines, the topical anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when injected as a local anesthetic or applied topically as a numbing gel, cream or spray.

From Salon

Usually the procedure can be carried out under local anesthetic, meaning the person is awake, and takes only about 15 minutes.

From Salon

A survey published this year found that only 4% of trained physicians in the United States offered an injection of a local anesthetic, which has been found to be effective for pain relief.

From Seattle Times

Typically for root canal, patients receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth or teeth involved in the procedure.

From Washington Times

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