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tetracaine

/ˈtɛ.trə.keɪn/

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noun

/ˈtɛ.trə.keɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruКристаллическое соединение, обычно используемое в форме гидрохлорида, которое действует как местный анестетик.

A crystalline compound, typically used in its hydrochloride form, that acts as a local anesthetic.

  1. C2formalmedical

    A crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic.

    ruМестный анестетик

    • The dentist applied tetracaine to numb the gum before the procedure.
    • Tetracaine is often used in eye surgeries as a topical anesthetic.
    • Doctors use tetracaine to reduce pain during minor skin operations.
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  • tetracaines' possessive plural form
  • tetracaine's possessive singular form