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