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topical anaesthetic

n. anesthetic that numbs a local area of the body [syn: local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic]

Usage examples of "topical anaesthetic".

There were various remedies for sniffles and fevers, vials of disinfectant, bandages, a supply of the topical anaesthetic Calvin had used for the abortions -- even a bag of berries that worked as a stimulant.

There were various remedies for sniffles and fevers, vials of disinfectant, bandages, a supply of the topical anaesthetic Calvin had used for the abortions---even a bag of berries that worked as a stimulant.

There was a topical anaesthetic that obviously helped him endure her clumsy ministrations and the codeine tablets that knocked him out had helped, too.

The sorcerer dismounted to collect a certain herb he had noticed at the roadside, which was valuable for its topical anaesthetic quality when prepared correctly.