glutethimide

Definitions of glutethimide
  1. noun
    sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders
    synonyms: Doriden
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    type of:
    depressant, downer, sedative, sedative drug
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
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