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Procaine

//ˈpɹəʊ.keɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine wordnet

Etymology

from pro- (“acting as a substitute or deputy of”) + -caine.

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