methohexital
/ˌmɛθəʊˈhɛksɪtl/Pharmacology
noun
A derivative of barbituric acid, used, as the sodium salt (more fully methohexital sodium, sodium methohexital), as a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic; (1-methyl-5-allyl-5-[1-methyl-2-pentynyl])barbituric acid, C14H18N2O3.
Origin
1950s. From meth- (in methyl: see note s.v. meth-) + -o- + hex- + -ital.
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