amobarbital
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amo·bar·bi·tal

noun \ˌa-mō-ˈbär-bə-ˌtl\

Definition of AMOBARBITAL

: a barbiturate C11H18N2O3 used as a hypnotic and sedative; also : its sodium salt

Origin of AMOBARBITAL

amyl + -o- + barbital
First Known Use: 1949

amo·bar·bi·tal

noun \ˌam-ō-ˈbär-bə-ˌtl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of AMOBARBITAL

: a barbiturate C11H18N2O3 used as a hypnotic and sedative; also : its sodium salt—called also amylobarbitone; see amytal, tuinal

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