Mebaral

Definitions of Mebaral
  1. noun
    a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
    synonyms: mephobarbital
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    anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug
    a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
    barbiturate
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
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