novocaine

/ˈnoʊvəˌkeɪn/
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Definitions of novocaine
  1. noun
    procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
    synonyms: Novocain, procaine hydrochloride
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    type of:
    Ethocaine, procaine
    a white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine
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