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Ethrane

Ethrane

9.9
A liquid doctors give by breathing to make people sleep during surgery
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : ethrano
  • The anesthesiologist administered Ethrane before the surgical procedure began.

Examples

  • She had an allergic reaction to Ethrane during her last surgery.

  • Due to its properties as a general anesthetic, Ethrane is commonly used in operating rooms.

  • The doctor administered Ethrane before the surgery.

  • Many anesthesiologists prefer Ethrane for its safety.

  • Due to its properties as a general anesthetic, Ethrane is commonly used in operating rooms.

  • The anesthesiologist administered Ethrane before the surgical procedure began.

  • Many anesthesiologists prefer Ethrane for its safety during surgeries.

Synonyms

enflurane
vsEthrane
  • Specialized
9.9

A liquid doctors give to make people unconscious during surgery by breathing it

is the brand name for that same inhalation general anesthetic

Surface Forms

Ethrane singular
Ethranes plural

Etymology

Ethrane comes from ether, the old name for a gas that made people 'sleep', plus the ending -ane that you see in many gas names. So the name suggests a medicine you breathe to make someone sleep during surgery, which fits this nonflammable liquid anesthetic.