Nerve Block

**Definition:** Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.

**Tree numbers:** - E03.155.086.711 - E04.525.210.550

**Synonyms:** - Chemical Neurolysis - Chemodenervation - Nerve Blockade