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sevoflurane

noun/ˌsɛvəʊˈflʊəreɪn/

C2CEFR level
95/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A volatile halogenated ether anaesthetic favoured for inhalational induction owing to its low pungency.

Because sevoflurane is non-irritant to the airway, it is the agent of choice for gaseous induction in children.

Topic: Anaesthesia in Medical English

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