thiopental en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌθʌɪ.əʊˈpɛn.təl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌθaɪ.oʊˈpɛnˌtɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-der.? Ancient Greek θέειον (théeion) Ancient Greek θεῖον (theîon)der. English thio- English pent(obarbi)tal English thiopental From thio- + pent(obarbi)tal.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A barbiturate C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₂S (trademark Pentothal) used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic; and as a supposed truth serum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thiopentone | UK, alternative | lexicographic |