Definitions for Barbiturate
bɑrˈbɪtʃ ər ɪt, -əˌreɪt; ˌbɑr bɪˈtʊər ɪt, -eɪt, -ˈtyʊər-bar·bi·tu·rate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barbituratenoun

   organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal

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1. barbituratenoun

   Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

2. barbituratenoun

   Any of a class of drugs that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

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1. Barbiturate

   Barbiturates are a class of depressant drugs that are chemically derived from barbituric acid. They are effective when used medically as anxiolytics, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants, but have physical and psychological addiction potential as well as overdose potential among other possible adverse effects. They have been used recreationally for their anxiolytic and sedative effects, and are thus controlled in most countries due to the risks associated with such use. Barbiturates have largely been replaced by benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines ("Z-drugs") in routine medical practice, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia, because of the significantly lower risk of overdose, and the lack of an antidote for barbiturate overdose. Despite this, barbiturates are still in use for various purposes: in general anesthesia, epilepsy, treatment of acute migraines or cluster headaches, acute tension headaches, euthanasia, capital punishment, and assisted suicide.

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1. barbiturate

   Barbiturate is a type of drug that is often used to create a calming or sedative effect. They are derivatives of barbituric acid and work by depressing the central nervous system, reducing anxiety and inducing relaxation or sleep. However, they can also be habit-forming and potentially lethal if taken in high quantities. Barbiturates were once commonly used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, but their usage has largely been replaced by safer drugs.

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1. Barbiturate

   Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants. Barbiturates also have analgesic effects, however these effects are somewhat weak, preventing barbiturates from being used in surgery in the absence of other analgesics. They have addiction potential, both physical and psychological. Barbiturates have now largely been replaced by benzodiazepines in routine medical practice - for example, in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia – mainly because benzodiazepines are significantly less dangerous in overdose. However, barbiturates are still used in general anesthesia, for epilepsy, and assisted suicide. Barbiturates are derivatives of barbituric acid.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Barbiturate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Barbiturate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Barbiturate in a Sentence

1. Shannon Johnstone:

   Throwing bodies into landfill after being injected with a barbiturate isn't good for the environment, my hope is that underlying that, we can figure out what to do to curb overpopulation from starting in first place.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Barbiturate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Barbiturate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbiturate
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5. ^ Wikidata
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