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ketamine

/ˈket.ə.miːn/

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noun

/ˈket.ə.miːn/B2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский препарат, используемый в качестве общего анестетика и транквилизатора, вводимый внутривенно или внутримышечно, в основном в ветеринарии или при малых хирургических операциях; высокие дозы могут вызывать галлюциногенные эффекты, сходные с фенциклидином.

A medical drug used as a general anesthetic and tranquilizer, administered intravenously or intramuscularly, primarily in veterinary medicine or for minor surgery; high doses can produce hallucinogenic effects similar to PCP.

uncountable

  1. General AnestheticC1formalmedical

    A medication used to induce anesthesia, primarily for medical procedures, often administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

    ruОбщий анестетик

    • The veterinarian administered ketamine to sedate the dog before surgery.
    • Ketamine is sometimes used for minor surgical procedures in pediatric patients.
    • The anesthesiologist carefully monitored the patient's response to the ketamine injection.

    Synonymsketalar

  2. Dissociative DrugC2informalmedical

    A substance that can cause dissociative sensations and hallucinations, sometimes used recreationally.

    ruДиссоциативный наркотик

    • The user reported experiencing vivid hallucinations after taking ketamine.
    • Ketamine abuse can lead to severe psychological and physical side effects.
    • He was hospitalized after a bad reaction to a high dose of ketamine.

    Synonymskvitamin k

Forms
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  • ketamines' possessive plural form
  • ketamine's possessive singular form