Novocaine (Noun)
Meaning
Procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dentist used novocaine to numb the area before the extraction.
- The injection of novocaine made the patient feel a temporary stinging sensation.
- Before performing the minor surgery, the doctor administered a dose of novocaine.
- She couldn't eat or drink anything for a few hours after receiving the novocaine shot.
- After receiving the novocaine, the patient's pain started to subside, allowing the dentist to begin the procedure.