local anesthetics


lo·cal an·es·thet·ics

drugs used for the interruption of the nerve transmission of pain sensations. They act at the site of application to prevent perception of pain; examples include procaine and lidocaine.

lo·cal an·es·thet·ics

(lōkăl anĕs-thetiks) Drugs used for the interruption of the nerve transmission of pain sensations; act at site of application to prevent perception of pain.