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单词 benzocaine
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Definition of benzocaine in English:

benzocaine

nounˈbɛnzə(ʊ)keɪnˈbenzəˌkān
mass nounMedicine
  • A synthetic crystalline compound which is used as a local anaesthetic.

    Alternative name: ethyl para-aminobenzoate; chemical formula NH₂C₆H₄COOC₂H₅

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Some women find colposcopy very painful while others hardly notice it, according to a clinical trial testing topical benzocaine and ibuprofen against placebo.
    • Over-the-counter drugs such as carbamide peroxide, benzocaine, menthol, or eucalyptol can lessen the pain.
    • An ear drop for pain relief is one that normally contains an anesthetic or an anti-inflammatory, such as an analgesic otic solution or an earache drop comprising antipyrine or benzocaine.
    • Local anaesthetics - for example benzocaine, lignocaine are used in both lozenges and throat sprays.
    • Prior to insertion, the nasopharynx and oropharynx should be anesthetized with a topical spray such as benzocaine.

Origin

1920s: from benzoic acid + -caine (from cocaine).

 
 

Definition of benzocaine in US English:

benzocaine

nounˈbenzəˌkān
Medicine
  • A white, odorless, crystalline powder used in ointments as a local anesthetic and to protect against sunburn.

    Chemical formula: NH₂C₆H₄C₆H₄NH₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Prior to insertion, the nasopharynx and oropharynx should be anesthetized with a topical spray such as benzocaine.
    • An ear drop for pain relief is one that normally contains an anesthetic or an anti-inflammatory, such as an analgesic otic solution or an earache drop comprising antipyrine or benzocaine.
    • Some women find colposcopy very painful while others hardly notice it, according to a clinical trial testing topical benzocaine and ibuprofen against placebo.
    • Over-the-counter drugs such as carbamide peroxide, benzocaine, menthol, or eucalyptol can lessen the pain.
    • Local anaesthetics - for example benzocaine, lignocaine are used in both lozenges and throat sprays.

Origin

1920s: from benzoic acid + -caine (from cocaine).

 
 
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