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REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

\ɹˈiːd͡ʒənə͡l ˌanəsθˈiːzi͡ə], \ɹˈiːd‍ʒənə‍l ˌanəsθˈiːzi‍ə], \ɹ_ˈiː_dʒ_ə_n_əl ˌa_n_ə_s_θ_ˈiː_z_iə]\

Definitions of REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

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loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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