lidocaine
1 synonym for lidocaine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A drug used as a local anaesthetic to numb pain, and also to treat irregular heartbeats.
Synonyms
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Xylocaine
How to use lidocaine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lidocaine injection
lidocaine patch
topical lidocaine
Etymology
Formed from (acetani)lid(e) plus -caine, a suffix borrowed from cocaine and used in the names of many anaesthetics.
Full origin of lidocaine →Frequently asked questions
What does “lidocaine” mean?
The word “lidocaine” means a drug used as a local anaesthetic to numb pain, and also to treat irregular heartbeats. In plain terms, a common local anaesthetic drug used to numb an area of the body.
How do you pronounce “lidocaine”?
“Lidocaine” is pronounced LIHD-uh-kayn (/ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “lidocaine” in a sentence?
Here is “lidocaine” used in a sentence: “The dentist injected lidocaine before starting the procedure.”
What part of speech is “lidocaine”?
“Lidocaine” is a noun.
