Definition of benzocaine
: a white crystalline ester C9H11NO2 used as a local anesthetic
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Numbing creams that use anesthetics like benzocaine are widely available.
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Orajel™ Teething Gels contain benzocaine and are recommended for children two years or older.
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The Mayo Clinic also advises against pain relievers that contain benzocaine (including Orajel) because that ingredient has been linked to a rare but serious health condition.
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Origin and Etymology of benzocaine
International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -caine
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of benzocaine
: a white crystalline ester C9H11NO2 used as a local anesthetic — called also
ethyl aminobenzoate
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