First Known Use: 1962
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methoxyflurane
noun me·thoxy·flu·rane \me-ˌthäk-sē-ˈflu̇r-ˌān\
Definition of METHOXYFLURANE
: a potent nonexplosive inhalational general anesthetic C3H4Cl2F2O administered as a vapor
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Origin of METHOXYFLURANE
meth- + oxy- + fluor- + ethane
Medical Dictionary
methoxyflurane
noun me·thoxy·flu·rane \me-ˌthäk-sē-ˈflu̇(ə)r-ˌān\
Medical Definition of METHOXYFLURANE
: a potent nonexplosive inhalational general anesthetic C3H4Cl2F2O withdrawn from the United States market because of its link to liver and kidney damage
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