noun

propofol

PROH-puhf-ol

Propofol (noun) means a fast-acting sedative drug given intravenously to put patients to sleep or keep them sedated during medical procedures. Example: “The anesthesiologist administered propofol before the surgery began.”

noun

A fast-acting sedative drug given intravenously to put patients to sleep or keep them sedated during medical procedures.

"The anesthesiologist administered propofol before the surgery began."

How to use propofol

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common anesthetic drug used to put patients under for surgery or sedation.

When to use it

Technical/medical term, rarely used outside clinical or news contexts.

Word forms

propofols plural

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Etymology

A chemical name formed by contracting "(diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol," describing its molecular structure.

Frequently asked questions

What does “propofol” mean?

The word “propofol” means a fast-acting sedative drug given intravenously to put patients to sleep or keep them sedated during medical procedures. In plain terms, a common anesthetic drug used to put patients under for surgery or sedation.

How do you pronounce “propofol”?

“Propofol” is pronounced PROH-puhf-ol (/ˈpɹoʊ.pəˌfoʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “propofol” in a sentence?

Here is “propofol” used in a sentence: “The anesthesiologist administered propofol before the surgery began.”

What part of speech is “propofol”?

“Propofol” is a noun.