"sevoflurane" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌsiː.vəˈflʊɹˌeɪn/ [General-American]
Etymology: From sev(en) + -o- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|seven|-o-|-flurane|alt1=sev(en)|t3=halogenated compound}} sev(en) + -o- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sevoflurane (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology, surgery) A sweet-smelling, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Wikipedia link: sevoflurane Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs, Surgery

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