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nembutal

/ˈnɛmˌbjuːtɔl/ /ˈnɛmˌbutəl/

Meanings
noun
Short-acting barbiturate that is available as both a free acid and a sodium salt.

Examples :

"Due to its potential for misuse, a veterinarian would only prescribe nembutal for humane euthanasia of a suffering animal. "
medicine substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration barbiturate

barbiturate noun

/ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/

Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

"The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient sleep. "

Illustration prescribe

prescribe verb

/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration humane

humane adjective

/hjuːˈmeɪn/

(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

"The discovery of the ancient tools suggests early humane populations lived in this region. "

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misuse noun

/mɪsˈjuːs/ /mɪsˈjuːz/

An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

"The misuse of the school's computers for playing games was against the rules. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

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sodium noun

/ˈsəʊdɪəm/ /ˈsoʊdi.əm/

The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.98977. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

"The chef added a pinch of sodium to the soup to enhance its flavor. "

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acting verb

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

To do something.

"The student is acting quickly to finish the exam. "

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suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

Illustration euthanasia

euthanasia noun

/juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/

The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.

"The veterinarian recommended euthanasia for the old dog, as his quality of life had significantly declined and he was in constant pain. "

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

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animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."