phenacaine

English

Etymology

From phen(yl) +‎ a(midine) +‎ -caine (“local anesthetic”).

Noun

phenacaine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A local anesthetic, the only anesthetic other than cocaine that is approved for ophthalmic use.

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