Novocain

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Dated spelling of novocaine. uncountable

    "After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of novocaine. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
  3. 3
    procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain) wordnet

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novocaineprocaine hydrochloride

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"After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution."

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