What is another word for cryoanaesthesia?
Pronunciation: [kɹˌa͡ɪə͡ʊniːsθˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Cryoanaesthesia is a medical term that refers to the use of cold temperatures to numb an area of the body or to alleviate pain. There are several other synonyms for cryoanaesthesia that can be used in the medical field. Some of these synonyms include cryoneurolysis, cryotherapy, cryosurgery, and cryogenic anesthesia. Cryoneurolysis involves the use of cold temperatures to block a particular nerve's function, thus providing relief from pain. Cryotherapy involves the use of low temperatures to treat injuries, inflammation, and chronic pain. Cryosurgery involves the use of extreme cold temperatures to destroy abnormal body tissues, including cancerous tumors. Cryogenic anesthesia is generally used in dentistry to provide temporary numbness in the mouth.
