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ben·zo·caine 'ben-zə-.kān n a white crystalline ester C9H11NO2 used as a local anesthetic called also ethyl aminobenzoate
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a local anaesthetic used in the form of an ointment, suppository, or aerosol to relieve painful conditions of the skin and mucous membranes. Virtually non-toxic, it can also be taken by mouth in the form of lozenges to treat such conditions as lacerations of the mouth or tongue and gastric ulcers.
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ben·zo·caine (benґzo-kān) [USP] a local anesthetic, applied topically to the skin and mucous membranes; it is also used to suppress the gag reflex in dental procedures, endoscopy, and intubation.Medical dictionary. 2011.