Seconal (Noun)
Meaning
Barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Seconal to help the patient relax before surgery.
- Seconal was commonly used in the past to treat insomnia and anxiety disorders.
- The hospital stored Seconal in a secure location due to its potential for abuse.
- The patient was given a dose of Seconal to calm her convulsions.
- Seconal was often used as a sedative before the development of safer alternatives.