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thiopen·tal
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Princeton's WordNet
thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothalnoun
barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
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thiopentalnoun
A particular barbiturate drug.
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thiopental
Thiopental, also known as Sodium Thiopental, is a rapid-onset short-acting barbiturate general anesthetic typically used to induce anesthesia before the administration of other anesthetic agents or for brief procedures. It influences the central nervous system by enhancing inhibitory synaptic transmission. Historically, it was also used as a 'truth serum' in certain interrogation practices and has been used for lethal injections in various jurisdictions. It is not commonly used nowadays due to the availability of safer alternatives.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Thiopental
A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not produce any excitation but has poor analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. Small doses have been shown to be anti-analgesic and lower the pain threshold. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p920)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thiopental in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thiopental in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of thiopental in a Sentence
The FDA previously exercised enforcement discretion regarding the importation of sodium thiopental used for lethal injection.
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- ثيوبنتالArabic
- tiyopentalTurkish
- thiopentalVietnamese
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