Term Name:	local anaesthetic
Synonyms:	anesthesique local, local anaesthetic, local anaesthetics, local anesthetics, Lokalanaesthetikum
Definition:	Any member of a group of drugs that reversibly inhibit the propagation of signals along nerves. Wide variations in potency, stability, toxicity, water-solubility and duration of action determine the route used for administration, e.g. topical, intravenous, epidural or spinal block.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:36333]  ( EBI )