noun
A potent, long-acting anesthetic, C18H28N2, used for regional anesthesia in its hydrochloride form.
Origin of bupivacaine
bu(tyl) pi(peridine) (no)vacaine (popular rendering of the trademark Novocain ) (influenced by cocaine )bupivacaine
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bupivacaine - Medical Definition
n.
A potent, long-acting anesthetic, C18H28N2, used for regional anesthesia in its hydrochloride form.
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