eucaine

[ yoo-keyn, yoo-keyn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 21 NO 2 , formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.

eucaine

/ juːˈkeɪn /

noun

1. a crystalline optically active substance formerly used as a local anaesthetic. Formula: C 15 H 21 NO 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of eucaine¹

1895–1900; eu- + -caine (as in cocaine )

Example Sentences

Eucaine and stovaine have been used, but are not nearly so satisfactory.

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A solution of beta-eucaine or novocaine may be used in preference to cocaine, as being less dangerous.

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Eucaine is much less toxic than cocaine, and novocaine is said to be still safer.

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Of later developments, eucaine and novocaine are best known.

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For submucous injection it is better to substitute eucaine or novocaine.

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