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Synonyms & antonyms
nounA potent local anesthetic.
Origin
From (hydr)ox(y) + eth(yl)a(mine) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
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oxetacaine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oxetacaine
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