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remifentanil

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English

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Chemical structure of remifentanil
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Etymology

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From [Term?] +‎ -fentanil (opioid receptor agonist, analgesic).

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Noun

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remifentanil (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid (trademark Ultiva) given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anesthetic.