eucaine

[yoo-keyn, yoo-keyn]

noun Pharmacology.

a white, crystalline solid, C15H21NO2, formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.

Origin of eucaine

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

Also called benzamine.

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Examples from the Web for eucaine

Historical Examples

Eucaine and stovaine have been used, but are not nearly so satisfactory.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
Various
Of later developments, eucaine and novocaine are best known.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2
Various
Eucaine is much less toxic than cocaine, and novocaine is said to be still safer.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
Various

British Dictionary definitions for eucaine

eucaine

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for eucaine

Historical Examples

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

Of later developments, eucaine and novocaine are best known.

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

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Origin of eucaine