sufentanil

English

Etymology

From su(lfur) +‎ -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).

Pronunciation

Noun

sufentanil (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An opioid analgesic that is administered intravenously in the form of its citrate C22H30N2O2S·C6H8O7 as an anesthetic or an anesthetic adjuvant.

Derived terms

  • sufentanil citrate

References

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