What is another word for Local Anaesthetic?
Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊkə͡l ˌanəsθˈɛtɪk] (IPA) 
Local anaesthetic is a medication that numbs a specific area of the body, usually for surgical procedures or some medical tests. The word local anaesthetic can be replaced by some other synonyms. The most common synonym used for local anaesthetic is numbing medication. This term is also used to describe medication that dulls pain in a localized area. Another synonym could be a nerve block, which is a type of anaesthetic that turns off a nerve physically so that pain signals cannot be transmitted to the brain. Other synonyms include local anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, epidural anaesthesia, and topical anaesthesia. Each of these terms refers to the numbing effect of medication on the skin or internal tissues. Regardless of the term used, the purpose of local anaesthetic is to block or numb the sensation of pain.
