Halothane
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæl.ə.θeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halothane is a noun meaning (pharmacology) The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic.
Meaning
(pharmacology) The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic.
Example Sentences
Hepatic injury due to halothane is well described and can be an indirect cause of encephalopathy.
Word Forms
- halothanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biotransformation, fluothane, fluorothane, halopropane, roflurane, tetrabromoethane.
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