novocaine
Pronunciation: [ˈnoʊvəˌkeɪn]
Word
Context: "medicine"
(noun) a type of medicine that numbs parts of the body during dental work or minor surgeries. Dentists often use novocaine to make sure you don’t feel pain while they work on your teeth.
Example
The dentist applied novocaine before starting the filling, so I didn't feel any pain.
Example
Without novocaine, I would have felt a lot of pain during the procedure.
Example
Has the dentist given you novocaine yet for your treatment?
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