Definitions for halothaneˈhæl əˌθeɪn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hal•o•thaneˈhæl əˌθeɪn(n.)
a colorless liquid, C2HBrClF3, used as an inhalant for general anesthesia.
Category: Pharmacology
Origin of halothane:
1955–60; halo - +(e)thane
Princeton's WordNet
halothane(noun)
a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures
Wiktionary
halothane(Noun)
The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Halothane
A nonflammable, halogenated, hydrocarbon anesthetic that provides relatively rapid induction with little or no excitement. Analgesia may not be adequate. NITROUS OXIDE is often given concomitantly. Because halothane may not produce sufficient muscle relaxation, supplemental neuromuscular blocking agents may be required. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p178)
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