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THIOPENTAL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
Synonyms:
Pentothal; thiopental; thiopental sodium; thiopentobarbital sodium
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("thiopental" is a kind of...):
barbiturate (organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal)
truth drug; truth serum (an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely)
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