Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tuinal
noun
/ˈtjuː ɪ nəl/
Definition
Tuinal is a combination of two barbiturates: amobarbital and secobarbital.
Examples
- Doctors sometimes prescribed tuinal for patients struggling with severe insomnia.
- After the accident, he was given tuinal to help him relax before surgery.
Meaning
It is primarily used as a sedative and hypnotic agent to treat insomnia and as an anesthetic.
Synonyms
- barbiturate
- sleeping pill
- sedative
