Barbiturate

//ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt//

Word Type

Noun

The word "barbiturate" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

barbituratism cultural barbiturate deoxybarbiturate nonbarbiturate oxybarbiturate thiobarbiturate

Etymologically Related To

Context

organic compound pharmacology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

sedative-hypnotic sedative-hypnotic drug

Type Of (IsA)

addictive substance depressant prescription drug sedative sedative hypnotic

Related Terms

Related Terms

amphetamine barbituric acid central nervous system depressant derivative ester hypnotic salt sedative

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