novocaine
noun
no·vo·caine ˈnō-və-ˌkān 
: procaine in the form of its hydrochloride
broadly : a local anesthetic
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Will Kramer’s novocaine from dental surgery ever wear off? 
Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2021
Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2021 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Novocain, originally a trade name, from Latin novus new entry 1 + German -o- -o- + -cain (in Cocain cocaine)
First Known Use
1905, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
novocaine
noun
no·vo·caine -ˌkān
: procaine in the form of its hydrochloride
broadly : a local anesthetic