Definition of Nitrous oxide

1. Noun. Inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery.

Exact synonyms: Laughing Gas
Generic synonyms: Inhalation Anaesthetic, Inhalation Anesthetic, Inhalation General Anaesthetic, Inhalation General Anesthetic
Terms within: Ammonium Nitrate

Medical Definition of Nitrous oxide

1. Nitrogen oxide (n2o). A colourless, odourless gas that is used as an anaesthetic and analgesic. High concentrations cause a narcotic effect and may replace oxygen, causing death by asphyxia. It is also used as a food aerosol in the preparation of whipping cream. Pharmacological action: aerosol propellants, analgesics, non-narcotic, anaesthetics, inhalation. Chemical name: Nitrogen oxide (N2O) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nitrous Oxide

nitrosourea
nitrosoureas
Nitrospan
Nitrostat
nitrosyl
nitrosyl
nitrosylic
nitrosyls
nitrous
nitrous
nitrous acid
nitrous acid
nitrous bacteria
nitrous bacterium
nitrous oxide (current term)
nitrous oxide (current term)
nitrovin
nitroxanthic acid
nitroxinil
nitroxoline
nitroxy
nitroxyl
nitroxyl
nitroxyls
nitro dye
nitro group
nitrum
nitry
nitry
nitryl

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