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.