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anesthetics
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a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered
- The dentist administered a local anesthetic before starting the procedure to numb the patient's gums.
- The surgeon used general anesthetic to ensure the patient remained unconscious during the complex operation.
- After the accident, the emergency room doctor applied a topical anesthetic to the wound to reduce pain before stitching it up.
- The veterinary clinic uses a combination of sedatives and local anesthetics to keep animals calm during procedures.
- Some patients experience temporary numbness or tingling at the injection site after receiving an anesthetic.
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