English Explanatory Dictionary

procaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊ.keɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊˌkeɪn/

Word forms

procaine procaines

Etymology

from pro- (“acting as a substitute or deputy of”) + -caine.

Derived words

chloroprocaine hydroxyprocaine oxybuprocaine procainamide procaine penicillin
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