topical anaesthesia

• Termo médico que designa a aplicação de um anestésico diretamente sobre a superfície da pele ou das mucosas para aliviar temporariamente a dor ou o desconforto em uma 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 anesthesia applied directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membrane to temporarily eliminate sensation without affecting consciousness.

   Anestesia tópica

   • The dentist used topical anaesthesia to numb the gum before the injection.
   • Topical anaesthesia is often applied before minor skin procedures.
   • The cream provides topical anaesthesia for small cuts and burns.