Term: propofol
IPA: ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl, ˈpɹoʊ.pəˌfoʊl

==English==
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[[File:Propofol.svg|thumb|Chemical structure of '''propofol'''.]]

===Etymology===
From contraction of {{af|en|diisopropylphenol|alt1=(diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol|-o-}}.

===Pronunciation===
* {{IPA|en|/ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl/|a=RP}}
* {{IPA|en|/ˈpɹoʊ.pəˌfoʊl/|a=GA}}

===Noun===
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# {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} A [[sedating]] and [[hypnotic]] agent C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>18</sub>O administered [[intravenously]] to induce and maintain [[anesthesia]] or [[sedation]].
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