sevoflurane

English

Etymology

From sev(en) +‎ -o- +‎ -flurane (“halogenated compound”).

Pronunciation

Noun

sevoflurane (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology, surgery) A sweet-smelling, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
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