thiopental

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From thio- +‎ pent(obarbi)tal.

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thiopental (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A barbiturate C11H18N2O2S (trademark Pentothal) used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic; and as a supposed truth serum.

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