propofol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation.

/ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl/ /ˈpɹoʊ.pəˌfoʊl/

propofol propofols

From contraction of (diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol + -o-.

milk of amnesia

propofol infusion syndrome

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