barbiturate

Definition / meaning of barbiturate

A drug used to treat insomnia, seizures, and convulsions, and to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. It belongs to the family of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) depressants.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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