English Explanatory Dictionary

tetracaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crystalline basic ester C₁₅H₂₄N₂O₂ that is closely related chemically to procaine and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛ.tɹəˌkeɪn/

Word forms

tetracaine tetracaines

Etymology

From tetra- + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

Synonyms

amethocaine pontocaine

Derived words

tetracaine hydrochloride
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