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Neural Block
Definition 1
The use of anesthetics in the central or peripheral nervous system to diminish or eliminate the bombardment of the CNS with nociceptive input, which minimizes stress response, adverse spinal reflexes, and wind-up. It may be performed for temporary or permanent pain palliation. (from Rowlingson) (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A procedure in which medicine is injected directly into or around a nerve or into the spine to block pain. (NCI Dictionary)
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