Methohexital

//ˌmɛθ.əʊˈhɛk.sɪt.əl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A derivative of barbituric acid, used, as the sodium salt (more fully sodium methohexital), as a short-acting intravenous anesthetic; (1-methyl-5-allyl-5-[1-methyl-2-pentynyl])barbituric acid, C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₃. uncountable

Synonyms

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methohexitone

Etymology

From meth(yl) + -o- + hex(ynyl) + (secobarb)ital.

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