local anesthetic
US /ˌloʊ.kəl æn.əsˈθet.ɪk/
UK /ˌloʊ.kəl æn.əsˈθet.ɪk/
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局部麻醉剂
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.
牙医在拔牙前使用了局部麻醉剂。
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For minor procedures, a local anesthetic is often sufficient.
对于小型手术，局部麻醉剂通常就足够了。