chloroprocaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A local anesthetic (trademark Nesacaine) that constricts the blood vessels, given by injection during surgical procedures and childbirth.

Pronunciation

/ˌklɔɹ.oʊˈpɹoʊˌkeɪn/

Word forms

chloroprocaine

Etymology

From chloro- + procaine.

Derived words

chloroprocaine hydrochloride
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