Meanings
- obsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of cocaine.
My attention was called to this many years ago, very shortly after the introduction of cocain as a local anesthetic.
1905, Dental Society of the State of New York, Transactions of the Dental Society of the State of New York, volumes 37-40, page 1062 more examples
But in those cases in which the application of cocain would relieve the symptoms, we are sure to get good results[…]
1822, American Medical Association, Transactions of the Section on Laryngology, Otology and Rhinology, page 182After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution.
1914, Transactions of the Section on Genito-Urinary Diseases of the American Medical Association, page 80
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
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