topical anesthesia

• Terme médical désignant l'application d'un agent anesthésique directement sur la surface de la peau ou des muqueuses pour soulager temporairement la douleur ou l'inconfort dans une zone localisée.

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.

   Anesthésie topique

   • 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.