Definition

To make a part of the body numb or insensible by using cocaine.

Example

The doctor decided to cocainize the area before the surgery to reduce pain.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that doctors can cocainize certain areas for surgery?

Really? I had no idea they could use cocaine like that.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how they manage pain.

I guess that makes sense, but it sounds a bit intense!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cocainize → It is formed from "cocaine" (from the Spanish *cocaína*, derived from *coca*, referring to the coca plant) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "cocainize" means to make or treat with cocaine.

Memory Tip

Think of the coca plant that gives us cocaine, and remember that to 'cocainize' means to make something involve cocaine.

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