local anesthesia

noun

Meaning

A medical procedure that blocks pain sensations in a specific, limited area of the body while the patient remains fully conscious.

Examples

The surgeon performed the minor procedure under local anesthesia.
Local anesthesia is preferred for skin biopsies to minimize patient discomfort.

Synonyms: numbing, regional anesthesia

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local anesthesia

noun

Pronunciation: ˈloʊkəl ˌænəsˈθiːʒə

Definition

A medical procedure that blocks pain sensations in a specific, limited area of the body while the patient remains fully conscious.

Examples

The surgeon performed the minor procedure under local anesthesia.
Local anesthesia is preferred for skin biopsies to minimize patient discomfort.
Because the patient had local anesthesia, they were able to drive home shortly after the operation.

Synonyms of local anesthesia

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Antonyms of local anesthesia

Words with the opposite meaning to local anesthesia:

general anesthesia

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