paraldehyde
/pəˈrældəˌhaɪd/
noun
- A colorless liquid drug used as a sedative and to treat seizures, especially in medical settings.
- Because of its strong smell, paraldehyde is rarely used today except in emergencies.
- Paraldehyde was once commonly used in hospitals to help people sleep before surgery.
- The doctor administered paraldehyde to calm the patient's severe convulsions.
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