thiopental sodium

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thiopental sodium - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  thiopental sodium
      n 1: barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name
           Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly;
           induces a relaxed state when injected as a general
           anesthetic [syn: thiopental, thiopental sodium,
           thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal]