noun
etomidate
eh-TAHM-uh-dayt
Etomidate (noun) means a fast-acting anaesthetic drug given by injection, often used to sedate patients briefly before a medical procedure. Example: “The anaesthetist administered etomidate before the emergency procedure.”
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A fast-acting anaesthetic drug given by injection, often used to sedate patients briefly before a medical procedure.
"The anaesthetist administered etomidate before the emergency procedure."
How to use etomidate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical anaesthetic used to put patients under quickly for short procedures.
When to use it
A technical, clinical term — used by medical professionals rather than in everyday speech.
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Etymology
A modern chemical coinage built from "ethyl," "imidazole," and "carboxylate," reflecting the drug's chemical structure.
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What does “etomidate” mean?
The word “etomidate” means a fast-acting anaesthetic drug given by injection, often used to sedate patients briefly before a medical procedure. In plain terms, a medical anaesthetic used to put patients under quickly for short procedures.
How do you pronounce “etomidate”?
“Etomidate” is pronounced eh-TAHM-uh-dayt (/ɛˈtɑm.əˌdeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “etomidate” in a sentence?
Here is “etomidate” used in a sentence: “The anaesthetist administered etomidate before the emergency procedure.”
What part of speech is “etomidate”?
“Etomidate” is a noun.
