Novocain

[ noh-vuh-keyn ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of procaine.

Novocain

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

Example Sentences

However, if you wondered what fascism on Novocain looks like, or what a political “prevent” defense versus a blitz looks like, you might have enjoyed yourself.

From Salon

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