Definition of Benzocaine

1. Noun. A white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic.

Exact synonyms: Ethyl Aminobenzoate
Generic synonyms: Local, Local Anaesthetic, Local Anesthetic, Topical Anaesthetic, Topical Anesthetic

Definition of Benzocaine

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Medical Definition of Benzocaine

1. 4-aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester. A surface anaesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibres and at nerve endings. It is comparatively non-irritating and has low systemic toxicity. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local. Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benzocaine

benzine
benzines
benzins
benziodarone
benzo(a)pyrene
benzoapyrene
benzoapyrenes
benzoate
benzoate
benzoated
benzoates
benzoate coenzyme A ligase
benzoate of soda
benzoate synthase
benzocaine (current term)
benzocaine (current term)
benzocaines
benzodiazepine
benzodiazepine
benzodiazepines
benzodiazepines
benzoflavones
benzofuran
benzofurans
benzoic
benzoic
benzoic acid
benzoic acid
benzoic aldehyde
benzoin

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