propofolnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈprɒp.ə.fɒl/us/ˈproʊ.pəˌfɔːl/specializeda drug that is injected into the veins as an anaesthetic (= to prevent pain during operations)
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Medicines & drugs
- antidepressant
- antihistamine
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- NSAID
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- Prozac
- psychoactive
- thalidomide
- Valium
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