Lidocaine (Noun)
Meaning
A local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The doctor applied a topical anesthetic containing lidocaine to the skin before performing the minor surgical procedure.
- A solution of lidocaine was used to numb the pain felt by the patient during the dental procedure.
- Lidocaine cream was applied to the skin before the laser hair removal treatment to minimize discomfort.
- The emergency responders used lidocaine to numb the pain of the victim's minor burn injuries.
- Before the biopsy, the doctor administered a local anesthetic injection containing lidocaine to numb the skin.