thiopental

noun thio·pen·tal \ˌthī-ō-ˈpen-ˌtal, -ˌtȯl\

Definition of THIOPENTAL

: a barbiturate C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₂S used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic — compare pentothal

thi- + pentobarbital

First Known Use: 1947

Medical Dictionary

noun thio·pen·tal \ˌthī-ō-ˈpen-ˌtal, -ˌtȯl\

: a barbiturate used in the form of its sodium salt C₁₁H₁₇N₂NaO₂S especially as an intravenous anesthetic—see pentothal

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