ropivacaine
English edit
Etymology edit
From [Term?] + pipecoloxylidide + -vacaine (“alteration of Novocaine”).
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ɹoʊˈpɪv.əˌkeɪn/
Noun edit
ropivacaine (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A local anesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group.