pressure anesthesia

pres·sure an·es·the·si·a

loss of sensation produced by pressure applied to a nerve.

Synonym(s): compression anesthesia

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pres·sure an·es·the·si·a

(preshŭr anes-thēzē-ă)

Loss of sensation produced by pressure applied to a nerve.

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