barbital
Definition
- Noun:
- A barbiturate drug used to induce sleep: Barbital is a specific type of barbiturate, a class of central nervous system depressants, primarily prescribed for its hypnotic (sleep-inducing) properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed barbital for severe insomnia.
- Barbital was one of the first commercially available barbiturates.
- Due to its high risk of dependence, the use of barbital has declined.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Medical Context: Barbital is often discussed in historical or pharmacological contexts as an early and influential sedative-hypnotic drug.
- Barbital, introduced in the early 20th century, revolutionized the treatment of sleep disorders but also highlighted the dangers of barbiturate addiction.
Variants and Related Words
- Barbiturate (n): The broader class of drugs to which barbital belongs.
- Phenobarbital is another well-known barbiturate.
- Barbituric acid (n): The chemical compound from which barbiturates like barbital are derived.
Synonyms
- Barbitone: This is an alternative name for the same drug.
- Veronal: A former brand name for barbital, often used historically.
- Sedative-hypnotic: A general term for drugs with sleep-inducing effects.
Notes on Usage
- Technical Term: "Barbital" is a highly specific, technical term used primarily in medical, pharmaceutical, and historical contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- Obsolete Status: In modern therapeutic practice, barbital is largely obsolete, having been replaced by safer medications. Contemporary references to it typically concern its historical role or its chemical properties.
Noun
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a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
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