Lidocaine

//ˈlɪd.ə(ʊ).keɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A crystalline compound C₁₄H₂₂N₂O that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent. countable, uncountable

    "In addition, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine HCl was injected subcutaneously in the postauricular area for local anesthesia."

  2. 2
    a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes wordnet

Synonyms

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denatoniumlignocainelignocainexylocaine

Example

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"In addition, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine HCl was injected subcutaneously in the postauricular area for local anesthesia."

Etymology

From (acetani)lid(e) + -o- + -caine, from cocaine.

Related phrases

lidocaine hydrochloridelocal anesthetic

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