tetracaine
/ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/
noun
- A local anesthetic used to numb the surface of the skin or eyes for medical procedures.
- Tetracaine is often used in minor surgeries to prevent pain.
- The doctor applied tetracaine drops to the patient's eye before the exam.
- The dentist used a tetracaine gel to numb the gums before the injection.