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Definition of Enflurane

1. Noun. A nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic.

Definition of Enflurane

1. Noun. (organic compound) 2-chloro-1,1,2,-trifluoroethyl-difluoromethyl ether, a halogenated ether and structural isomer of isoflurane commonly used for inhalational anesthesia during the 1970s and 1980s. ¹

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Medical Definition of Enflurane

1. 2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether. An extremely stable inhalation anaesthetic that allows rapid adjustments of anaesthesia depth with little change in pulse or respiratory rate. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, inhalation. Chemical name: Ethane, 2-chloro-1-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,2-trifluoro- (12 Dec 1998)

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