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spinal anaesthetic

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Noun1.spinal anaesthetic - an anesthetic that is injected into the spine
anaesthetic, anaesthetic agent, anesthetic, anesthetic agent - a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
Metycaine, piperocaine, piperocaine hydrochloride - a compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic


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The key to the success of the system at Hexham and Ashington's Wansbeck General Hospitals is using a low-dose spinal anaesthetic, a powerful local anaesthetic and empowering patients by educating them about the operation - what is to be expected and how quickly they will recover.
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