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Definitions

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

ethocainenovocaine

Etymology

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

Related phrases

procaine penicillin

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