lidocaine

American

[lahy-duh-keyn] / ˈlaɪ dəˌkeɪn /

noun

Pharmacology.

a synthetic crystalline powder, C 14 H 22 N 2 O, used as a local anesthetic and also in the management of certain arrhythmias.

lidocaine British

/ ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn /

noun

Also called: lignocaine. a powerful local anaesthetic administered by injection, or topically to mucous membranes. Formula: C 14 H 22 N 2 O.HCl.H 2 O

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lidocaine Scientific

/ lī′də-kān′ /

A synthetic amide, C ₁₄ H ₂₂ N ₂ O, used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic.

Etymology

Origin of lidocaine

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

Example Sentences

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Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Barnes had broken his pelvis, and the brand of patch he used, Salonpas, contains small amounts of Lidocaine.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2020

Lidocaine can be used legitimately for suturing wounds or as a diagnostic tool to determine if horses are sound enough to compete.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2020

Mayweather was clearly bigger and stronger before the fight, and no Lidocaine was going to change that.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2015

The doctor inserted an IV line into a vein in the crook of his left elbow and began giving him Lidocaine, a powerful local anesthetic.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2010

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