English word procaine comes from English pro-, English -caine
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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pro- | English (eng) | Agreeing with; supporting; favouring. Substituting for Earlier; prior. In front of. Rudimentary. |
-caine | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic alkaloid used as an anesthetic. |
procaine | English (eng) | (pharmaceutical drug) A drug used as a local anaesthetic. |