block anesthesia

/blɑk ˈænəsˌθiʒə/

Definitions of block anesthesia

1. noun

   anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
   synonyms: block anaesthesia, conduction anaesthesia, conduction anesthesia, nerve block anaesthesia, nerve block anesthesia

   type of:

   anaesthesia, anesthesia

   loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness