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metrazol

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun metrazol has 1 sense
  1. pentylenetetrazol, pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol - a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
    --1 is a kind of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

Definitions from the Web

Metrazol

Definition

Metrazol is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used as a central nervous system stimulant and a convulsant. It is commonly employed in medical treatments and research related to epilepsy and mental health disorders.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

  1. Sense 1: Medical Treatment

    Metrazol is administered as a treatment for various conditions including epilepsy, depression, and schizophrenia. It induces seizures, which can help in diagnosing and managing such disorders.

    Example sentence: The doctor prescribed metrazol to control her epileptic seizures.

  2. Sense 2: Research Tool

    Metrazol is used in laboratory research to induce seizures in animal models, aiding scientists in studying the mechanisms and potential treatments of epilepsy and related neurological conditions.

    Example sentence: The researchers injected metrazol into the lab mice to provoke seizures for their study on epilepsy.

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