amytal

/ˈæmɪtæl/

Definitions

1. noun

A barbiturate used in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of psychomotor epilepsy.

“The doctor prescribed amytal to the patient for the diagnosis of psychomotor epilepsy.”

Synonyms

  • barbital
  • pentobarbital

Antonyms

  • convulsant
  • seizure-inducing agent