thiopental
/ˌθaɪoʊˈpɛntæl/
noun
- A powerful, fast-acting barbiturate drug used as an anesthetic and to induce sleep or unconsciousness.
- Thiopental is sometimes used in emergency rooms to quickly sedate a patient.
- Because thiopental acts very quickly, it must be given by a trained medical professional.
- The doctor administered thiopental to put the patient under before surgery.