Propofol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Propofol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation.
Example Sentences
The more likely scenario, the medical examiner testified, was that Dr. Murray had mistakenly administered a much larger dose of propofol than he realized, one that was lethal to his patient.
Word Forms
- propofols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propafol, hypnotic, propoxate, disoprivane, propipocaine, rohypnol.
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