# ropivacaine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹoʊˈpɪv.əˌkeɪn/

## Definitions
1. A local anesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group.

## Etymology
From [Term?] + pipecoloxylidide + -vacaine (“alteration of Novocaine”).

## Source
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