procaine

procaine
pro·caine 'prō-.kān n a basic ester C13H20N2O2 of para-aminobenzoic acid used in the form of its hydrochloride C13H20N2O2·HCl as a local anesthetic see novocain, novocaine

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n.
a local anaesthetic administered by injection for spinal anaesthesia. It was formerly used in dentistry. Side-effects are uncommon, but allergic reactions may occur.

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pro·caine (proґkān) a benzoic acid derivative with local anesthetic activity.

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