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topical anesthesia

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topical anesthesia  
n.  Superficial loss of sensation in the mucous membranes or the skin, produced by direct application of a local anesthetic. Also called surface analgesia.
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topical anesthesia n.
Superficial loss of sensation in mucous membranes or skin, produced by direct application of local anesthetic solutions, ointments, or jellies. Also called surface analgesia.

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