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pudendal block

 

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Noun pudendal block has 1 sense
  1. pudendal block - regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora; used to ease discomfort during childbirth
    --1 is a kind of
    regional anesthesia, regional anaesthesia

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Pudendal Block

Noun: A medical procedure in which a local anesthetic is injected into the pudendal nerve for pain relief during childbirth or surgery in the pelvic area. Example sentence: During the delivery, the doctor administered a pudendal block to alleviate the intense pain experienced by the mother. Noun: The sensory or motor nerve block achieved by injecting a local anesthetic into the pudendal nerve. Example sentence: The pudendal block successfully numbed the area, allowing the surgeon to carry out the procedure without causing discomfort to the patient. Related products:
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