novocaine
Dentist's injection fluid
Novocaine is a local anesthetic used to numb tissue during dental and minor surgical procedures.
The term has become generic for any dental anesthetic, though the original brand (procaine) has largely been replaced by newer drugs like lidocaine: The dentist gave me novocaine before drilling.
Figuratively, something that numbs emotionally or intellectually: Television as novocaine for the masses. (Capitalized Novocaine is the trademark.)
Syringe-delivered dose
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- fillingMaterial placed within
- cavityEmpty space within
extraction · dentist · toothache · molar · syringe · lidocaine · procedure · gum
Made less intense
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
desensitized · unfeeling · sensation · block · temporary · localized · dulled
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- indifferenceLack of interest
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
deadened · disconnection · avoidance · coping · suppression
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
cavity · extraction · dentist · toothache · molar · syringe · lidocaine · procedure · gum · shot
deadened
Made less intense
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
paralysis · desensitized · unfeeling · sensation · block · temporary · localized · dulled
detachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- indifferenceLack of interest
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- apathyAbsence of feeling
unfeeling · deadened · disconnection · avoidance · coping · suppression
- local anestheticslidocaine, procaine, benzocaine, tetracaine, numbing cream
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- numbing agentslidocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine, numbing cream, numbing gel
- numbnessnumbness, insensibility, tingling, pins and needles, deadness
novocainegeneral anesthesia
Drug-induced unconsciousness for surgery
propofol · ketamine · ether · chloroform · general anaesthetic
novocainecapsaicin
Chili heat compound
irritant · pain · stimulant · smelling salts · sensitizer
novocainesensitizer
Substance increasing response
stimulant · feeling · sensation · awareness · hypersensitivity