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"topical anesthetic" is a type of numbing medication that is applied to the surface of the skin or mucous membranes to temporarily reduce pain or discomfort.
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Sentences with «topical anesthetic»
- Kept doctor's instruments disinfected and laid out for use at all times and assisted with procedures — Handed tools, used suction and swabs, applied topical anesthetics, removed stitches, and prepared temporary crowns. (job-interview-site.com)
- Even with topical anesthetic, it was quite painful, and I was sore for about a week afterward. (fullhealthsecrets.com)
- Methemoglobinemia: A Rare Entity Caused by Commonly Used Topical Anesthetic Agents, a Case Report (thejh.org)
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