lidocaine

li·do·caine  (ld-kn)

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) + -caine.]

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lidocaine [ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn]

n

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

[from (acetani)lid(d) + -caine on the model of cocaine]

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lidocaine  (ld-kn)

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

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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