Luminal (Noun)
Meaning
A long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a small dose of luminal to help the patient relax before surgery.
- Luminal was widely used in the past as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety disorders.
- Due to its potential for abuse and overdose, the use of luminal has been largely discontinued in modern medicine.
- In the early 20th century, luminal was a popular sedative used to calm patients before medical procedures.
- The patient was given a dose of luminal to induce a state of deep relaxation and reduce anxiety.