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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| procaine |
(pr k n´) (KEY) , anesthetic drug, commonly called novocaine, that gives prolonged relief from pain (see anesthesia). It is used as a local anesthetic and in rectal and other surgery. It is marketed under the trade name Novocain. |
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