methoxyflurane

noun

me·​thoxy·​flu·​rane me-ˌthäk-sē-ˈflu̇r-ˌān 

: a potent nonexplosive inhalational general anesthetic C₃H₄Cl₂F₂O administered as a vapor

Word History

Etymology

meth- + oxy- + fluor- + ethane

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

methoxyflurane

noun

me·​thoxy·​flu·​rane me-ˌthäk-sē-ˈflu̇(ə)r-ˌān 

: a potent nonexplosive inhalational general anesthetic C₃H₄Cl₂F₂O withdrawn from the U.S. market because of its link to liver and kidney damage