What does "halothane" mean?

The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic.

What is a synonym for "halothane"?

Common synonyms include: fluorothane.

Pronounced //ˈhæl.ə.θeɪn//.

//ˈhæl.ə.θeɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic. countable, uncountable
"Hepatic injury due to halothane is well described and can be an indirect cause of encephalopathy."
2
a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures wordnet

"Hepatic injury due to halothane is well described and can be an indirect cause of encephalopathy."

Blend of halogen + ethane.

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