Definition of Glutethimide

1. Noun. Sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders.

Exact synonyms: Doriden
Generic synonyms: Depressant, Downer, Sedative, Sedative Drug
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Glutethimide

1. Noun. A hypnotic sedative formerly used as an alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Glutethimide

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Glutethimide

1. A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs. Pharmacological action: sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 2,6-Piperidinedione, 3-ethyl-3-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glutethimide

glutelins
gluten
gluten-free
gluten-free diet
gluten bread
gluten enteropathy
glutenfree
glutenin
glutenins
glutenous
glutens
gluteofemoral
gluteofemoral bursa
gluteoinguinal
glutes
glutethimide (current term)
glutethimides
gluteus
gluteus maximus
gluteus maximus gait
gluteus medius
gluteus medius bursae
gluteus medius gait
gluteus minimus
gluteus minimus bursa
gluteus muscle
gluteuses
glutin
glutinane
glutination

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