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regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora; used to ease discomfort during childbirth
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| pudendal block |
anesthesia produced by blocking the pudendal nerves, accomplished by injection of the local anesthetic into the region of the tuberosity of the ischium.
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| pudendal block |
a local anesthesia procedure used during childbirth, causing the lower part of the vagina to be insensitive to pain
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| pudendal block |
pain relieving procedure used during childbirth in which an anesthetic is injected into tissues surrounding the pudendal nerves on either side of the vagina. It blocks pain in the tissues between the vagina and anus.
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| pudendal block |
A term used to describe a procedure that gives regional pain relief in the perineum area during birth. Also used when repairing an episiotomy.
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