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anaesthetic

A drug that stops a person feeling pain during a medical procedure. A local anaesthetic numbs part of the body; a general anaesthetic causes a temporary loss of consciousness.

cystoscopy

A test using a cystoscope to examine the vagina, cervix, bladder and rectum. It is performed under a general anaesthetic.

epidural

Anaesthetic drugs are injected directly into the spinal column. Also known as epidural anaesthesia.

ureteroscopy

A test using a ureteroscope to examine the ureters. It is performed under a general anaesthetic….