procaine

noun

pro·​caine ˈprō-ˌkān How to pronounce procaine (audio)
: a basic ester C13H20N2O2 of para-aminobenzoic acid
also : its crystalline hydrochloride used as a local anesthetic

Examples of procaine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has reported an additional shortage of another form of penicillin, penicillin G procaine, which doesn't last as long in the body or cross the placental barrier. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2023 Rogozov first infiltrated the layers of abdominal wall with 20 ml of 0.5% procaine, using several injections. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2013

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'procaine.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary pro- entry 2 + -caine

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of procaine was in 1918

Dictionary Entries Near procaine

Cite this Entry

“Procaine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procaine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

procaine

noun
pro·​caine ˈprō-ˌkān How to pronounce procaine (audio)
: a drug that is used as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine

Medical Definition

procaine

noun
pro·​caine ˈprō-ˌkān How to pronounce procaine (audio)
: a basic ester C13H20N2O2 of para-aminobenzoic acid used in the form of its hydrochloride C13H20N2O2·HCl as a local anesthetic see novocain, novocaine
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!