lidocaine

li·do·caine

 (lī′də-kān′)

n.

A synthetic amide, C₁₄H₂₂N₂O, used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent.

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[(acetani)lid(e), a toxic compound formerly used as an analgesic and antipyretic (acet(o)- + anil(ine) + -ide) + -caine.]

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lidocaine

(ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn)

n

(Pharmacology) a powerful local anaesthetic administered by injection, or topically to mucous membranes. Formula: C14H22N2O.HCl.H2O. Also called: lignocaine

[C20: from (acetani)lid(e) + -caine on the model of cocaine]

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li•do•caine

(ˈlaɪ dəˌkeɪn)

n.

a synthetic crystalline powder, C₁₄H₂₂N₂O, used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and to treat certain arrhythmias.

[(acetani) lid (e) + -o- + -caine, extracted from cocaine (to designate an anesthetic)]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Lidocaine - a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes Xylocaine local anaesthetic, local anesthetic, topical anaesthetic, topical anesthetic, local - anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

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Translations

lidocaine

n. lidocaína, anestésico.

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lidocaine

n lidocaína; viscous — lidocaína viscosa

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