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Meaning of pentylenetetrazol in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛntɪliːnˈtɛtrəzɒl/

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  1. Noun

    pentylenetetrazol

    Etymology

    1940s; earliest use found in New Gould Medical Dictionary. From pentylene- + tetrazole

    Definitions

    1. a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant

    Examples

    • « larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy »
    • « Metrazol is a trademark »

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