proboscises

Noun

A local anesthetic drug used to numb tissue in a specific area of the body.

ریشه

From pro- (indicating promotion or substitution) + -caine (from cocaine).

مثال

• Procaine is commonly used by dentists as a local anesthetic.
• The injection of procaine helps to reduce pain during minor surgical procedures.
• The effects of procaine wear off after a few hours.