bupivacaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A local anesthetic C₁₈H₂₈N₂O that is like lidocaine in its action but is longer acting.

Pronunciation

/bjuˈpɪv.əˌkeɪn/

Word forms

bupivacaine

Etymology

From bu(tyl) + pi(pecoloxylidide) + -vacaine (“alteration of Novocaine”).

Derived words

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