cryoanaesthesia
/ˌkraɪoʊˌænəsˈθiʒə/
noun
- Loss of sensation in a part of the body caused by applying extreme cold; used in minor medical procedures.
- The dentist used cryoanaesthesia to numb the patient's gum before the injection.
- Cryoanaesthesia is often used for removing small skin growths.
- The doctor explained that cryoanaesthesia would make the procedure painless.