lidocaine

(noun)

A local anesthetic, commonly used in dentistry, that is also used as a antiarrhythmic drug.

Related Terms

Examples of lidocaine in the following topics:

  • Dental Anesthesia

    • Lidocaine, a local anesthetic that is commonly used in dentistry, is injected directly into the nerve to block pain sensation in the mouth.
    • The most commonly used anesthetic in dentistry is lidocaine, a modern replacement for novocaine and procaine.

  • Bone Marrow Examination

    • The skin is cleansed, and a local anesthetic such as lidocaine is injected to numb the area.

  • Rhinoplasty

    • Initially, a local anesthetic mixture of lidocaine and epinephrine is injected to numb the area, and temporarily reduce vascularity, thereby limiting any bleeding.

  • Double-Stranded DNA Viruses: Herpesviruses

    • Topical anesthetic treatments such as prilocaine, lidocaine, benzocaine or tetracaine can also relieve itching and pain.