Local anesthetic
local anesthetic n.
An agent that, when applied directly to mucous membranes or when injected about the nerves, produces loss of sensation by inhibiting nerve excitation or conduction.
An anesthetic that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied. (Compare general anesthetic.)
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