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lidocaine
li·do·caine [ ldə kàyn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
local anesthetic drug: a local anesthetic drug given topically or by injection. It can also be given intravenously to control heart irregularities.
[Mid-20th century. <acetanilide + -caine, INN stem]
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