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barbiturate

/bɑːˈbɪtʃʊərɪt/

/bɑrˈbɪtʃərɪt/

barbituratenoun

barbiturates

/bɑːˈbɪtʃʊərɪt/

/bɑrˈbɪtʃərɪt/

Translations

The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient sleep.

Врач прописал барбитурат, чтобы помочь пациенту заснуть.

Definitions

A class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, used as sedatives and hypnotics.

The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient with severe insomnia.

A specific drug belonging to the barbiturate class, often used to induce sleep or reduce anxiety.

The patient was given a barbiturate to calm their nerves before the surgery.

Synonyms

barbiturateadjective

/bɑːˈbɪtʃʊrət/

/bɑːrˈbɪtʃərət/

Used attributively to describe substances, effects, or conditions involving barbiturates.

Definitions

Relating to or involving barbiturates.

The patient was admitted with barbiturate poisoning.

Synonyms