remifentanil
English edit
Etymology edit
From [Term?] + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɹɛm.ɪˈfɛn.təˌnɪl/
Noun edit
remifentanil (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid (trademark Ultiva) given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anesthetic.