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Lidocaine
DiscoveriesCommon anesthetic is extremely effective in killing cancer cells, study finds
Lidocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic that works by blocking signals at the nerve endings in the skin.
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Lidocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic that works by blocking signals at the nerve endings in the skin.
Joseph Shavit