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Pentothal

 
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A trademark used for the drug thiopental sodium.


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A trademark used for thiopental sodium.

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A proprietary name for thiopental.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: 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
  Synonyms: thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium

 
 

 

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