Definition of Topical anaesthesia

1. Noun. Loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface).

Exact synonyms: Topical Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Anaesthesia, Anesthesia

Medical Definition of Topical anaesthesia

1. Superficial loss of sensation in conjunctiva, mucous membranes or skin, produced by direct application of local anaesthetic solutions, ointments, or jellies. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Topical Anaesthesia

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Literary usage of Topical anaesthesia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Medical Record by George Frederick Shrady, Thomas Lathrop Stedman, Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress) (1898)
"In the case of electrolysis, the operation is painless and does not require any topical anaesthesia. Occasionally a patient complains of a slight burning ..."

2. Transactions of the Edinburgh Obstetrical Society by Edinburgh Obstetrical Society (1901)
"The lessened frequency and force of the uterine contractions during the topical anaesthesia of cocaine. 2. The unconsciousness of pain and the continuance, ..."

3. Alienist and Neurologist (1889)
"I would suggest the use of electric cataphoresis for other purposes than that of producing topical anaesthesia. Wherever, for instance, iodine is used as a ..."

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