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Definition of Halothane
1. Noun. A nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures.
Definition of Halothane
1. Noun. (organic compound) The halogenated hydrocarbon ''2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane'' that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic ¹
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Definition of Halothane
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Literary usage of Halothane
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"Three other commonly used inhalation agents are halothane, isoflurane and ...
halothane is nonflammable and nonexplosive. It is a good muscle relaxant and ..."
2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Neurobehavioral toxicology of halothane in rats. ... Kenna JG, Neuberger J,
Williams R. Evidence for expression in human liver of halothane-induced ..."
3. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"Moser, VC and Balster, RL Acute motor and lethal effects of inhaled toluene,
1,1,1-trichloroethane, halothane, and ethanol in mice: Effects of exposure ..."
4. Animal Euthanasia: Bibliography, January 1990-November 1997 edited by Michael D. Kreger (1999)
"The results of this study show that euthanasia techniques involving the use of
methoxyflurane, pentobarbital, CO2 and halothane affect in vitro ..."
5. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... halothane gas analyzer. (a) Identification. A halothane gas ... of halothane
anesthetic in a gas ..."