Definition of Pentylenetetrazole
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of pentylenetetrazol) ¹
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Medical Definition of Pentylenetetrazole
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6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5h-tetrazolo(1,5-a)azepine. A convulsant used primarily in animal experiments. It was formerly used as a central nervous system stimulant.
Pharmacological action: convulsants.
Chemical name: 5H-Tetrazolo(1,5-a)azepine, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-
(12 Dec 1998)
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