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Meaning of ketamine in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛtəˌmin/
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Noun
ketamine
Etymology
1960s: blend of ketone and amine
Definitions
1.
a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly
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