acetopyrine

/ˌæsɪtəˈpaɪriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing both an acetyl and a pyridine group; used in medicine, particularly as a local anesthetic.

“The doctor prescribed acetopyrine to numb the area before the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • acetyl compound
  • pyridine compound

Antonyms

  • acid
  • aldehyde