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Bupivacaine

Description:

Bupivacaine is a potent local anesthetic medication used to numb a specific area of the body. It belongs to the family of drugs known as amide-type local anesthetics. Bupivacaine works by blocking nerve signals in the body, providing temporary pain relief and anesthesia.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A pharmaceutical drug used as a local anesthetic.

Example Sentence: The dentist injected bupivacaine into my gums before starting the procedure.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Bupivacaine hydrochloride, a form of bupivacaine used in medical procedures.

Example Sentence: The surgeon used bupivacaine hydrochloride to numb the surgical area.

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Sense 3:

Noun: Bupivacaine injection for epidural anesthesia during labor.

Example Sentence: The anesthesiologist administered bupivacaine for epidural anesthesia to relieve the labor pain.

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Sense 4:

Noun: The chemical compound C18H28N2O used as a local anesthetic agent.

Example Sentence: The bupivacaine molecule structure was analyzed for its pharmacological properties.

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