barbiturate

Noun

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

ریشه

From barbit(uric) + -ate.

مثال

• Barbiturates are commonly used to treat insomnia.
• The patient was prescribed a barbiturate for anxiety.
• Barbiturates can be addictive if misused.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Barbiturate overdose Barbiturate addiction Barbiturate withdrawal