Definition of Ketamine

Noun: ketamine 'ke-tu,meen

A general anaesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or paediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
- ketamine hydrochloride, Ketalar