mephobarbital

noun

mepho·​bar·​bi·​tal ˌmef-ō-ˈbär-bə-ˌtäl How to pronounce mephobarbital (audio)
: a crystalline barbiturate C13H14N2O3 used as a sedative and in the treatment of epilepsy

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“Mephobarbital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mephobarbital. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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