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What is meant by anesthesia?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 4/19/2023

Local refers to the part of the body affected; for example, dentists use a "local" anesthetic" to prevent pain in the teeth and jaw. A "general" anesthetic will put you to sleep so that you don't feel anything.

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