Thiopental
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌθʌɪ.əʊˈpɛn.təl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thiopental is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A barbiturate C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₂S (trademark Pentothal) used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic; and as a supposed truth serum.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A barbiturate C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₂S (trademark Pentothal) used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic; and as a supposed truth serum.
Word Forms
- thiopentone
Synonyms for thiopental
Depending on context, synonyms include soap, pentothal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pentothal, sodium, thiopentone, pental, pentobarbitone, pentobarbitol.
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