noun

lidocaine

LIHD-uh-kayn

Lidocaine (noun) means a drug used as a local anaesthetic to numb pain, and also to treat irregular heartbeats. Example: “The dentist injected lidocaine before starting the procedure.”

noun

A drug used as a local anaesthetic to numb pain, and also to treat irregular heartbeats.

"The dentist injected lidocaine before starting the procedure."

How to use lidocaine

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common local anaesthetic drug used to numb an area of the body.

Common pairings

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Word forms

lidocaines plural

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Etymology

Formed from (acetani)lid(e) plus -caine, a suffix borrowed from cocaine and used in the names of many anaesthetics.

Synonyms

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Xylocaine

Rhymes for lidocaine

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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.