Meanings
novocain1
nounnovocain (uncountable)
- uncountableDated spelling of novocaine.
After 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
Novocain2
nounNovocain (uncountable)
- alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of Novocaine.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounprocaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
Similar
procaine hydrochloridenovocaine
Broader
procaineEthocaine
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APA
novocain. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/novocain
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Chicago
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