Metycaine (Noun)
Meaning
A compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Metycaine is administered in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic to numb the area before a medical procedure.
- The doctor decided to use metycaine to reduce the pain and discomfort during the surgery.
- In some cases, metycaine is used as an alternative to other local anesthetics due to its efficacy and minimal side effects.
- Metycaine hydrochloride is commonly used in ophthalmic procedures to anesthetize the eye before surgery.
- The anesthesiologist carefully administered metycaine to the patient to ensure a pain-free experience during the operation.