topical anesthesia

• Término médico que se refiere a la aplicación de un anestésico directamente sobre la superficie de la piel o de las membranas mucosas para aliviar temporalmente el dolor o la molestia en un área localizada.

A medical term referring to the application of a numbing agent directly to the surface of the skin or mucous membranes to temporarily relieve pain or discomfort in a localized area.

1. Local numbing of a surfaceB2formal

   A type of anesthetic applied directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membrane to temporarily numb it without affecting consciousness.

   Anestesia tópica

   • The dentist used topical anesthesia before the injection to reduce pain.
   • Topical anesthesia is often applied before minor skin procedures.
   • The cream provides topical anesthesia for small cuts and scrapes.