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lidocaine

/ˈlɪd.ək.eɪn/ /ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/

Meanings

noun

Lidocaína

A local anesthetic [2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide], that is also used as a antiarrhythmic drug.

Examples :

El dentista inyectó lidocaína para adormecer mis encías antes de empastar mi cavidad.