Novocaine

/ ˈnəʊvəˌkeɪn /

noun

1. a tradename for procaine hydrochloride See procaine

Example Sentences

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

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The employment of cocaine, novocaine, and adrenalin is of the greatest importance to both surgeon and patient.

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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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As the operation involved considerable time, labour, and novocaine, she was charged for the benefit of the hospital.

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