English Explanatory Dictionary

prilocaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A local anesthetic related to lidocaine and used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₀N₂O·HCl as a nerve block for pain especially in surgery and dentistry.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɪl.əˌkeɪn/

Word forms

prilocaine

Etymology

From propyl + amino + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

Derived words

prilocaine hydrochloride
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