Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun thiopental

1 sense of thiopental

Sense 1
thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal -- (barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic)
       => barbiturate -- (organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal)
       => truth serum, truth drug -- (an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely)