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tailblock (n.)
A block with a tail. See Tail, 9.
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A block with a tail. See Tail, 9.
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In veterinary medicine, the tailblock is the area around the tail's base where nerve blocks can be administered.
The tailblock injection is a common procedure used to anesthetize the tail and prevent pain during surgery or other procedures.
The veterinarian will insert a needle into the tailblock and inject a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine or bupivacaine.
The tailblock injection will typically take effect within 10-15 minutes and last for several hours.
