Metrazol


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metrazol

(ˈmɛtrəˌzɒl)
n
(Pharmacology) another name for pentylenetetrazol
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Noun1.Metrazol - a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
pentamethylenetetrazol, pentylenetetrazol
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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