"propofol" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpɹoʊ.pəˌfoʊl/ [General-American] Forms: propofols [plural]
Etymology: From contraction of (diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol + -o-. Etymology templates: {{af|en|diisopropylphenol|-o-|alt1=(diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol}} (diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol + -o- Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} propofol (countable and uncountable, plural propofols)
  1. (pharmacology) A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation. Wikipedia link: propofol Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: milk of amnesia

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