local anaesthetic

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An anaesthetic that numbs a specific part of the body.

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  • The dentist will apply a local anaesthetic before starting the filling.
  • A local anaesthetic is injected to numb a specific part of the body.
  • She had a local anaesthetic to stop the pain during the minor procedure.
  • The operation was completed in ten minutes using only a local anaesthetic.
  • You might feel a slight sting when the local anaesthetic is administered.
  • For removing a mole, a local anaesthetic is usually all that's required.
  • The numbness from the local anaesthetic should wear off in a few hours.
  • Unlike a general anaesthetic, a local anaesthetic allows you to remain awake.
  • The doctor reassured me that the local anaesthetic would work very quickly.
  • Is it possible to have the stitches removed without a local anaesthetic?