local anesthetic
US /ˌloʊ.kəl æn.əsˈθet.ɪk/
UK /ˌloʊ.kəl æn.əsˈθet.ɪk/
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局所麻酔薬
a drug that causes a temporary loss of sensation, especially pain, in a specific area of the body, without affecting consciousness
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The dentist administered a local anesthetic before extracting the tooth.
歯医者は歯を抜く前に局所麻酔を施した。
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For minor procedures, a local anesthetic is often sufficient.
軽微な処置には、局所麻酔で十分な場合が多い。