Local Anesthesia (Noun)
Meaning
Loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Local anesthesia was administered before the dentist started the tooth extraction procedure to minimize the patient's pain.
- The patient opted for local anesthesia to ensure he could drive home safely after the minor surgical procedure.
- To numb the area, the doctor applied local anesthesia before making the incision.
- The use of local anesthesia enabled the patient to remain calm throughout the examination.
- A combination of tranquilizers and local anesthesia helped to keep the patient relaxed during the procedure.