Bupivacaine definition
A potent, long-acting anesthetic, C18 H28 N2 , used for regional anesthesia in its hydrochloride form.
noun
A potent, long-acting anesthetic, C18 H28 N2 , used for regional anesthesia in its hydrochloride form.
noun
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Origin of bupivacaine
- bu(tyl) pi(peridine) (no)vacaine (popular rendering of the trademark Novocain) (influenced by cocaine)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition