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thiopental

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. 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 [syn: thiopental sodium , thiopentobarbital sodium , Pentothal ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A particular barbiturate drug.

Usage examples of thiopental.

The drugs would be sodium thiopental, pancuronium bromide, and potassium chloride.

Psychological Stress Evaluators, polygraph machines, and truth serums such as thiopental, scopoline, and other drugs which induce truth under hypnosis.

It was sodium thiopental, a- crude drug sometimes used to make people talk.

The drug she had administered was not heroin but thiopental sodium, an ultra-fast-acting, short-duration sedative.