local anaesthetic meaning

• Noun: local anaesthetic
  Usage: Brit, Cdn (=local anesthetic)
  
  1. Anaesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
     - local anesthetic [N. Amer], local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic

  Derived forms: local anaesthetics

  Type of: anaesthetic [Brit, Cdn], anaesthetic agent [Brit, Cdn], anesthetic [N. Amer], anesthetic agent [N. Amer]

  Encyclopedia: Local anaesthetic

• anaesthetic:    Adjective: anaesth ...
• anaesthetic agent:    Noun: anaesthetic ...
• general anaesthetic:    Noun: general anae ...

Examples

1. eye surgery is often performed using a local anaesthetic
2. dental cartridges for local anaesthetics
3. dental cartridges for local anaesthetics
4. you are going to have a local anaesthetic so you won't feel anything
5. we'll have to use a local anaesthetic so we can see how he's feeling