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pentylenetetrazol

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pentylenetetrazol 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

pentylenetetrazol

Description:

Pentylenetetrazol is a chemical compound that is commonly used in medical research to induce seizures for studying and understanding epilepsy and other related neurological disorders. It is also known for its stimulant effects on the central nervous system.

Sample Sentences:

  • Noun (Medical Research): Pentylenetetrazol is often administered to laboratory animals to investigate the physiological and behavioral effects of seizures.
  • Noun (Stimulant): Overuse of pentylenetetrazol as a stimulant can have detrimental effects on the nervous system.
  • Adjective: The potential side effects of prolonged pentylenetetrazol use should be carefully monitored and studied.
  • Verb: The researchers will pentylenetetrazolize the test subjects to induce a controlled seizure.

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