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Novocain (Noun)

Meaning

Procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The dentist injected novocain into my gum before drilling into the tooth to fill the cavity.
  • She was nervous about getting a shot of novocain before the oral surgery.
  • The doctor explained that novocain would numb the area, but she might still feel some pressure.
  • After the novocain took effect, the patient felt no pain during the procedure.
  • The anesthetic properties of novocain made it a popular choice for minor surgical procedures.

Synonyms

  • Novocaine
  • Procaine Hydrochloride

Hypernyms

  • Ethocaine
  • Procaine

Related Words

  • Trade Name (noun)
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