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methohexital /meth·o·hex·i·tal/ (meth″o-hek´sit-al) an ultrashort-acting barbiturate; its sodium salt is used as a general anesthetic, a general and local anesthesia adjunct, and a sedative for certain diagnostic procedures in children.

methohexital [meth″o-hek´sĭ-tal]

an ultrashort-acting barbiturate; its sodium salt is used as a general anesthetic, a general and local anesthesia adjunct, and a sedative for certain diagnostic procedures in children.

methohexital, methohexitone

an ultra-short-acting barbiturate.

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