Noun: thiopental ,thI-u'pen-t(u)l
- A fast-acting barbiturate (trade name Pentothal) used as a general anaesthetic
"The anesthesiologist administered thiopental to induce unconsciousness before surgery";
- thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal
Derived forms: thiopentals
Type of: barbiturate, truth drug, truth serum
Encyclopedia: Thiopental