barbitone
Definition
Noun A barbiturate drug used primarily to induce sleep or sedation. It is a central nervous system depressant.
Usage
- As a countable noun: Refers to a specific type or dose of the sedative drug.
- The doctor prescribed a small dose of barbitone.
- Barbitone was once a common treatment for insomnia.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Medical Context: The term is often used in historical or specific medical contexts, as newer drugs have largely replaced it.
- In the early 20th century, barbitone was a widely available hypnotic.
Variants and Related Words
- Barbital: This is the more common chemical name for the same compound.
- Barbiturate (n): The general class of drugs to which barbitone belongs.
- Phenobarbital is another well-known barbiturate.
Synonyms
- Sedative
- Hypnotic
- Depressant (in the context of central nervous system agents)
Notes on Meaning
- Specific Drug: Refers specifically to the compound diethylmalonyl urea (barbital), not to barbiturates as a general class.
- Outdated Term: Its use in modern clinical practice is very rare.
Noun
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a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
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