tetracaine

/tɛtrəˈkeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A local anesthetic drug, used to prevent pain during minor medical procedures, such as dental work or skin biopsies.

“The dentist applied tetracaine to numb the area before performing the procedure.”

Synonyms

  • amethocaine
  • benzocaine
  • dibucaine

Antonyms

  • analgesic
  • pain-inducing substance