lignocaine
English
Etymology
From ligno- (“wood, related to xylene”) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈlɪɡ.nə(ʊ).keɪn/
Noun
lignocaine (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) Synonym of lidocaine.
From ligno- (“wood, related to xylene”) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
lignocaine (uncountable)