lidocaine

[ lahy-duh-keyn ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. a synthetic crystalline powder, C14H22N2O, used as a local anesthetic and also in the management of certain arrhythmias.

Origin of lidocaine

1
(acetani)lid(e) + -o- + -caine, extracted from cocaine (to designate an anesthetic)

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British Dictionary definitions for lidocaine

lidocaine

/ (ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn) /


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

Origin of lidocaine

1
C20: from (acetani)lid(e) + -caine on the model of cocaine

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Scientific definitions for lidocaine

lidocaine

[ də-kān′ ]


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

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