Pethidine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛθ.ɪ.diːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pethidine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic compound used as a painkilling drug, especially for women in labor.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound used as a painkilling drug, especially for women in labor.
Example Sentences
Inside was a clutter of prescription pads and a carton containing a collection of diamorphine syrettes and a dozen ampoules of pethidine.
Word Forms
- pethidines
Synonyms for pethidine
Depending on context, synonyms include isonipecaine, lidol, meperidine, operidine, pethanol, piridosal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydrochloride, mg, operidine, pethanol, meperidine, isonipecaine.
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