thiopental sodium
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thi·o·pen·tal sodium
(thī′ō-pĕn′tăl′, -tôl′)n.
A barbiturate, C11H17N2O2SNa, that takes effect rapidly, used to induce general anesthesia, as an anticonvulsant, and for euthanasia. Also called sodium thiopental.
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thiopental sodium
(ˌθaɪəʊˈpɛntæl)n
(Pharmacology) a barbiturate drug used in medicine as an intravenous general anaesthetic. Formula: C11H17NaN2O2S. Also called: Sodium Pentothal See also truth drug
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thi′o•pen′tal so′dium
(ˈθaɪ əˈpɛn tl, -tæl, -tɔl, ˌθaɪ-) thī`-),n.
a barbiturate, C11H18N2NaO2S, used as an anesthetic.
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Noun | 1. | thiopental sodium - 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 barbiturate - organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal truth drug, truth serum - an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely |
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