EUCAIN
\jˈuːke͡ɪn], \jˈuːkeɪn], \j_ˈuː_k_eɪ_n]\
Definitions of EUCAIN
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Artificial alkaloid believed to be a valuable local anesthetic.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Alpha e. is a synthetic derivative of triacetonamin, which is no longer marketed. Beta e. is a synthetic derivative of vinyldiacetonalkamin. The hydrochlorid, is used as a local anesthetic in place of cocain. It is official in the Swiss pharmacopeia.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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