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seconal

/ˈsɛk.ə.næl/

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noun

/ˈsɛk.ə.næl/C1formalmedical
  • ruБарбитуратный препарат, обычно белый, без запаха, слегка горький порошок, используемый в виде натриевой соли для седации и лечения судорог.

A barbiturate drug, typically a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder, used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Sedative drugC1formalmedical

    A barbiturate drug used as a sedative and to treat convulsions, typically administered as a sodium salt.

    ruСеконал

    • The doctor prescribed Seconal to help the patient sleep before surgery.
    • Seconal is rarely used today due to its high potential for dependence.
    • Overdose of Seconal can lead to respiratory depression and coma.

    Synonymssecobarbital