methohexital
noun
meth·o·hex·i·tal
ˌmeth-ə-ˈhek-sə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtal
-ˌtal
: a barbiturate with a short period of action usually used in the form of its sodium salt C14H17N2NaO3 as an intravenous general anesthetic
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“Methohexital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methohexital. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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