Sufentanil

//suˈfɛn.təˌnɪl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An opioid analgesic that is administered intravenously in the form of its citrate C₂₂H₃₀N₂O₂S·C₆H₈O₇ as an anesthetic or an anesthetic adjuvant. uncountable

Etymology

From su(lfur) + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).

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sufentanil citrate

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