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thiopental

n. an ultrashort-acting barbiturate used primarily as an anesthetic that can be administered intravenously to produce almost immediate loss of consciousness. It may also be used as an antidote for an overdose of stimulants or convulsants. At one time, it was occasionally used in psychotherapy to induce a state of relaxation and suggestibility. In nonmedical circles, it gained notoriety as a truth serum. U.S. trade name: Pentothal.

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November 23rd 2024

incontinence

incontinence

n.

1. an inability to control basic body functions, such as urination and defecation (see fecal incontinence; urinary incontinence). Incontinence is often caused by bodily and neurological injury or damage or physical abnormalities and changes.

2. an inability to restrain sexual impulses. —incontinent adj.