What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
novocain
Example
The dentist injected novocain into my gums before filling my cavity. [novocain: noun]
Example
I couldn't feel anything during the procedure because of the novocain. [novocain: noun]
procaine
Example
The doctor administered procaine to numb the area before the surgery. [procaine: noun]
Example
The patient felt relief after the procaine injection. [procaine: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Procaine is more commonly used than novocain in modern medicine due to its purity and longer duration of action.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between novocain and procaine?
Both novocain and procaine are medical terms and are used in formal contexts.
