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MEDINAL

\mˈɛdɪnə͡l], \mˈɛdɪnə‍l], \m_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_n_əl]\

Definitions of MEDINAL

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

See sodium diethyl-barbiturate, under sodium.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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