Definition of local anesthesia
: loss of sensation in a limited and usually superficial area produced especially by an anesthetic affecting only a part of the body
This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, and can be done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon on an outpatient basis. — Consumer Reports — compare general anesthesia
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The first known use of local anesthesia was in 1867
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