fenobarbital

Definitions of fenobarbital
  1. noun
    a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic
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    type of:
    barbitúrico
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
  2. noun
    a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
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    type of:
    barbitúrico
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
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