English noun: thiopental sodium | |||
1. | thiopental sodium (artifact) 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 | ||
Synonyms | Pentothal, thiopental, thiopentobarbital sodium | ||
Broader (hypernym) | barbiturate, truth drug, truth serum | ||