thiopental
thio·pen·tal
noun \ˌthī-ō-ˈpen-ˌtal, -ˌtȯl\Definition of THIOPENTAL
: a barbiturate C11H18N2O2S used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic — compare pentothal
Origin of THIOPENTAL
thi- + pentobarbital
First Known Use: 1947
thio·pen·tal
noun \ˌthī-ō-ˈpen-ˌtal, -ˌtȯl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of THIOPENTAL
: a barbiturate used in the form of its sodium salt C11H17N2NaO2S especially as an intravenous anesthetic—see pentothal
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