pentobarbital
/ˌpɛntoʊˈbɑːrbɪtɔːl/
noun
- A strong sedative drug used to treat insomnia, as an anesthetic, or for euthanasia in animals.
- The drug pentobarbital is strictly controlled because of its potential for abuse.
- The veterinarian used pentobarbital to put the injured dog to sleep peacefully.
- Doctors sometimes prescribe pentobarbital for patients with severe sleep disorders.
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