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Glutethimide

Definition:

A sedative and hypnotic drug that was commonly used in the mid-20th century to treat insomnia and relieve anxiety.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A pharmaceutical drug used as a sedative and hypnotic agent.

Usages and Examples:

Usage 1 - Popular:

Sense: In medicine, glutethimide is a sedative drug.

Example Sentence: Glutethimide was widely prescribed in the 1960s as a treatment for insomnia.

Usage 2 - Local:

Sense: Locally, glutethimide is known as a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse.

Example Sentence: The sale of glutethimide without a prescription is strictly regulated by local authorities.

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