Lidocaine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪd.ə(ʊ).keɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lidocaine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline compound C₁₄H₂₂N₂O that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline compound C₁₄H₂₂N₂O that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.
Example Sentences
In addition, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine HCl was injected subcutaneously in the postauricular area for local anesthesia.
Word Forms
- lidocaines
Synonyms for lidocaine
Depending on context, synonyms include lignocaine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydrochloride, unpreserved, idocaine, lignocaine, vadocaine, lotucaine.
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