lidocaine

American  

[lahy-duh-keyn] / ˈlaɪ dəˌkeɪn /

noun

Pharmacology.

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

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lidocaine British  

/ ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn /

noun

1. 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′ /

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

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Etymology

Origin of lidocaine

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

Example Sentences

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 whether horses are sound enough to compete.

From New York Times • May 26, 2020

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

From Washington Times • May 3, 2015

And the margin of error between the highest maximum levels of Lidocaine recommended and the amount that can become toxic is not large, he and other experts said.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2010