# propofol

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊ.pəf.ɒl/ · frequency rank #57,647

## Definitions
1. A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation.

## Etymology
From contraction of (diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol + -o-.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/propofol