THIOPENTAL

thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal

(noun) barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

thiopental (uncountable)

(pharmaceutical drug) A particular barbiturate drug used as a general anaesthetic.

Synonyms

• pentothal

• sodium pentothal

• sodium thiopental

• thiopentone

• thiopentone sodium

Source: Wiktionary



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