BENZOCAINE

benzocaine, ethyl aminobenzoate

(noun) a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

benzocaine (usually uncountable, plural benzocaines)

(pharmaceutical drug) A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.

Source: Wiktionary



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