pentylenetetrazol

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pentylenetetrazol - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  pentylenetetrazol
      n 1: a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant;
           larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol
           is a trademark [syn: pentylenetetrazol,
           pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol]