Definition of Local anaesthetic

1. Noun. Anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body.

Exact synonyms: Local, Local Anesthetic, Topical Anaesthetic, Topical Anesthetic
Generic synonyms: Anaesthetic, Anaesthetic Agent, Anesthetic, Anesthetic Agent
Specialized synonyms: Anesthyl, Antipruritic, Benzocaine, Ethyl Aminobenzoate, Butacaine, Butacaine Sulfate, Ethyl Chloride, Lidocaine, Xylocaine, Ethocaine, Procaine, Tetracaine

Medical Definition of Local anaesthetic

1. The use of a local anaesthetic (usually injected into the tissue) results in a small region of anaesthesia (numbness). Lidocaine (Xylocaine) or (Marcaine) are commonly used. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Local Anaesthetic

localized
localizer
localizers
localizes
localizing
localizing electrode
localizing symptom
locally
localness
localnesses
locals
local anaemia
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local anaesthesia
local anaesthetic (current term)
local anaesthetic (current term)
local anaesthetics
local anaesthetic reaction
local anaphylaxis
local anesthesia
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local area network
local area networks
local asphyxia
local authority
local bloodletting
local call
local circuit theory
local death
local department

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