anesthetic

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An epidural is an invasive procedure in which an anesthetic is delivered into the body via a catheter inserted into the lower back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

In June 2023, the pontiff underwent another operation under general anesthetic to remove scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, problems incurred by his previous colon surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

A local anesthetic provides some relief, but providers still recommend taking ibuprofen shortly before your appointment.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2024

Usually the procedure can be carried out under local anesthetic, meaning the person is awake, and takes only about 15 minutes.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2024

He knelt on the floor and cleaned the cuts before numbing the soles of my feet with some sort of anesthetic.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx