Advertisement

Advertisement

lidocaine

[ lahy-duh-keyn ]

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.

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 calledlignocaine

lidocaine

/ 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.

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of lidocaine1

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

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of lidocaine1

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz