Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caine
noun
/keɪn/
Definition
Caine is a suffix used in the names of certain chemical compounds, especially local anesthetics, derived from morphine or cocaine.
Examples
- Procaine is a commonly used local anesthetic, renowned for its efficacy.
- Many drugs end with the suffix ‘caine’, indicating their related effects.
- Lidocaine is widely used in various medical procedures to numb pain.
Meaning
A term often associated with various alkaloids found in certain plants, particularly those that have anesthetic or psychotropic effects.
Synonyms
- anesthetic
- local anesthetic
- analgesic
