Meanings
noundesflurane (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineThe compound perfluoro methyl ethyl ether, which is used for maintenance of general anesthesia.
Origin
From des- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).
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desflurane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desflurane
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