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