Novocaine (noun)

A local anesthetic used to numb a specific area of the body before a medical procedure.

Origin:

Derived from the brand name "novocain" which is a trade name for a local anesthetic made from procaine.

Examples:

1. The dentist used novocaine to numb the area before filling my cavities.
2. The doctor gave me a shot of novocaine before removing the mole.
3. I was given novocaine before my root canal.
4. I couldn't feel anything in my mouth after the novocaine was injected.
5. The novocaine worn off after an hour and I felt a little pain.