methohexital en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛθ.əʊˈhɛk.sɪt.əl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌmɛθ.əˈhɛk.səˌtɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From meth(yl) + -o- + hex(ynyl) + (secobarb)ital.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A derivative of barbituric acid, used, as the sodium salt (more fully sodium methohexital), as a short-acting intravenous anesthetic; (1-methyl-5-allyl-5-[1-methyl-2-pentynyl])barbituric acid, C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₃.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methohexitone | alternative | lexicographic |