1) Intravenous anesthetic 
<chemical> A local anaesthetic of the amide type now generally used for surface anaesthesia. It is one of the most potent and toxic of the long-acting local anaesthetics and its parenteral use is restricted to spinal anaesthesia. ... Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local. ... Chemical name: 4-Quinolinecarboxamide, 2-butoxy-N-(2-(diethyl...
(di´bu-kān) a potent local anesthetic applied rectally or topically to the anorectal region for treatment of hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders, and topically to the skin in the treatment of minor skin disorders.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dib′yū-kān Definitions: 1. A potent local anesthetic with a long duration of action used by injection or topically on skin or mucous membranes. Synonyms: dibucaine hydrochloride
[n] - a local anesthetic that is administered by injection
noun a local anesthetic that is administered by injection
a compound, CHNO, used as a local and spinal anesthetic.