phenacaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A local anesthetic, the only anesthetic other than cocaine that is approved for ophthalmic use.

Word forms

phenacaine

Etymology

From phen(yl) + a(midine) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

Synonyms

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