OBO ID: CHEBI:36333
Term Name: local anaesthetic Search Ontology:
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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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