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Definition of Dibucaine

1. Noun. A local anesthetic that is administered by injection.

Medical Definition of Dibucaine

1. A local anaesthetic of the amide type now generally used for surface anaesthesia. It is one of the most potent and toxic of the long-acting local anaesthetics and its parenteral use is restricted to spinal anaesthesia. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local. Chemical name: 4-Quinolinecarboxamide, 2-butoxy-N-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

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