Procaine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.keɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Procaine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry.
Word Forms
- procaines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penicillin, amide, hydrochloride, articaine, hydroxyprocaine, propanocaine.
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