Novocain

American  

[noh-vuh-keyn] / ˈnoʊ vəˌkeɪn /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of procaine.

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Novocain Cultural  

1. A substance used as a local anesthetic in medicine and dentistry. Novocain is a trademark.

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Example Sentences

After enduring painful stitching of the wounds, Allen became so frightened of needles that he even refused Novocain before his dentist filled a cavity.

From Los Angeles Times

He lost nine teeth thanks to a puck to the face, got some Novocain and Yandle still hurt the next day.

From Seattle Times

So, how did we get to the point where the members of the G-13 must feel as if they are strapped into a dentist’s chair, having a root canal without Novocain?

From Washington Post

Wilson has epitomized durability during his nine years in Seattle, plowing through knee, shoulder and ankle injuries like a walking Novocain ad.

From Seattle Times

“Maybe if I had some dental insurance, I might think about getting a partial,” she said, as she waited for the Novocain to kick in.

From New York Times