Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lidoderm

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: li-do-derm
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A transdermal patch of lidocaine, used to help reduce pain or itching.

Example Sentences

"What medication can John use to help control his pain? […] He may also benefit from applying a lidoderm to the painful area or using a mild opioid"
"Conditions that result in increased lidocaine absorption and hence increase its blood concentrations include: • Application of a lidoderm patch for longer than 12 hours/day • Application of more than three patches at a time"

Etymology

Trade name, from lidocaine and Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: δέρμα

Questions

What does lidoderm mean?: A transdermal patch of lidocaine, used to help reduce pain or itching.
Where does lidoderm come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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