ethocaine
/ˈɛθəkeɪn/
noun
- A local anesthetic drug, also known as procaine, used to numb tissue during medical or dental procedures.
- The dentist applied ethocaine before filling the cavity to prevent pain.
- Ethocaine is often used in minor surgeries to block sensation in a small area.
- The doctor injected ethocaine into the patient's gum before the procedure.
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