remifentanil

English

Etymology

From [Term?] +‎ -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).

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Pronunciation

Noun

remifentanil (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid (trademark Ultiva) given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anesthetic.
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