glycocoll

/ˈɡlaɪkəkɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A synonym for the amino acid glycine, especially the hydrochloride salt, which is used as a local anesthetic and as a precursor to other compounds.

“The surgeon used glycocoll to numb the area before the procedure.”

Synonyms

  • amino acid
  • glycine

Antonyms

  • none