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Term: Local Anesthesia

Definition: Local anesthesia refers to a method of numbing a specific part of the body or a small area during a medical procedure, in order to block pain signals. It is typically achieved by injecting medication into the tissue or applying a topical anesthetic.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Local anesthesia is commonly used in dentistry to numb a specific area of the mouth before performing procedures like tooth extraction or cavity filling.

Example Sentence: The dentist administered local anesthesia to numb my gums before extracting the wisdom tooth.

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2. Noun: When undergoing minor surgeries or skin procedures, patients may receive local anesthesia to numb the targeted area and reduce pain.

Example Sentence: Before removing the skin mole, the dermatologist applied local anesthesia to the surrounding area to ensure a painless procedure.

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3. Adjective: Local anesthetic medications, such as lidocaine, are often used in medical settings to numb or desensitize a specific area before surgical interventions.

Example Sentence: The surgeon injected a local anesthetic solution into the operative site to ensure a pain-free experience for the patient.

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4. Adverb: The dentist advised me to wait for the local anesthetic to fully take effect before attempting to eat or drink anything.

Example Sentence: Patiently, I sat in the waiting room for a few extra minutes after the procedure, allowing the local anesthetic to gradually wear off.

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