splanchnic anesthesia


splanch·nic an·es·the·si·a

loss of sensation in areas of the visceral peritoneum innervated by the splanchnic nerves. Synonym(s): visceral anesthesia

splanch·nic an·es·the·si·a

(splangk'nik an'es-thē'zē-ă) Loss of sensation in areas of the visceral peritoneum innervated by the splanchnic nerves.
Synonym(s): visceral anesthesia.

splanchnic anesthesia

Anesthesia produced by injection of an anesthetic into the splanchnic ganglion.See also: anesthesia