cryoanesthesia
/ˌkraɪoʊˌænəsˈθiʒə/
noun
- American English spelling of cryoanaesthesia; loss of sensation caused by extreme cold for medical purposes.
- Cryoanesthesia is commonly used in dermatology for wart removal.
- Many athletes use cryoanesthesia to treat minor injuries.
- The patient felt no pain thanks to cryoanesthesia.