English Explanatory Dictionary

methohexital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛθ.əʊˈhɛk.sɪt.əl/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈhɛk.səˌtɔl/

Word forms

methohexital methohexitone

Etymology

From meth(yl) + -o- + hex(ynyl) + (secobarb)ital.

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