isoflurane

Questions

How do you pronounce isoflurane?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌaɪ.səˈflʊɹˌeɪn/.

What does isoflurane mean?

A halogenated ether, 2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, that is used as an inhalation anesthetic.

Where does isoflurane come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor. English iso- English enflurane English isoflurane From iso- + enflurane.

How to pronounce isoflurane

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