methohexital

noun

meth·o·hex·i·tal | \ ˌmeth-ə-ˈhek-sə-ˌtȯl,

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Medical Definition of methohexital

: 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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