anesthetic
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She was once so desperate for a stress remedy that she got an anesthetic injection in her neck that is meant to block sympathetic nerves and provide a temporary sense of calm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 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
“Ow!” she yelped in the few seconds before the anesthetic kicked in.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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