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ANESTHETIC

A drug which a physician or dentist uses to create a loss of the ability to perceive pain and/or other sensations. Dental anesthetics are usually used to create localized numbness of the teeth and/or jaw. A dentist may also use anesthetics to reduce a person's gag reflex.


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