Definition of Barbitone

1. Noun. A barbiturate used as a hypnotic.


Definition of Barbitone

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Barbitone

1. A long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression. Pharmacological action: gaba modulators, sedatives, barbiturate. Chemical name: 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barbitone

barbette carriage
barbican
barbicans
barbicel
barbicel
barbicels
barbie
barbiero
barbiers
barbies
barbing
barbital
barbital
barbitals
barbitone (current term)
barbitone (current term)
barbitones
barbiturate
barbiturate
barbiturates
barbiturates
barbituric acid
barbituric acid
barbiturism
barbless
barbola
barbolas
barbotage
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