Local anesthesia

What does "Local anesthesia" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Local anesthesia" is a term used in medicine to describe a process where a specific area of the body is made numb or insensitive to pain. This is usually done by injecting a special medication into the area that needs to be treated or operated on. The person stays awake and alert, but does not feel any pain in the numbed area during the procedure.

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