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PRONUNCIATION OF GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

gamma hydroxybutyrate  [ˌɡæməhaɪˌdrɒksɪˈbjuːtɪreɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

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Gamma hydroxybutyrate is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid

γ-Hydroxybutyric acid, also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, is a naturally occurring substance found in the human central nervous system, as well as in wine, beef, small citrus fruits, and in small amounts in almost all animals. It is also categorized as an illegal drug in many countries. It is currently regulated in Australia and New Zealand, Canada, most of Europe and in the US. GHB as the sodium salt, known as sodium oxybate or by the trade name Xyrem, is used to treat cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy. GHB has been used in a medical setting as a general anesthetic, to treat conditions such as insomnia, clinical depression, narcolepsy, and alcoholism, and to improve athletic performance. It is also used as an intoxicant or as a date rape drug. GHB is naturally produced in the human body's cells and is structurally related to the ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate. As a supplement or drug, it is used most commonly in the form of a salt, such as sodium gamma-hydroxybutyrate or potassium gamma-hydroxybutyrate. GHB is also produced as a result of fermentation, and so is found in small quantities in some beers and wines.

Definition of gamma hydroxybutyrate in the English dictionary

The definition of gamma hydroxybutyrate in the dictionary is a substance that occurs naturally in the brain, used medically as a sedative but also as a recreational drug and alleged aphrodisiac: known as `liquid ecstasy' when mixed with alcohol GHB.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE


accelerate
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celebrate
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cirrate
ˈsɪreɪt
collaborate
kəˈlæbəˌreɪt
concentrate
ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪt
decorate
ˈdɛkəˌreɪt
demonstrate
ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt
freight
freɪt
generate
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great
ɡreɪt
illustrate
ˈɪləˌstreɪt
incorporate
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪt
integrate
ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt
laevogyrate
ˌliːvəʊˈdʒaɪreɪt
operate
ˈɒpəˌreɪt
rate
reɪt
separate
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straight
streɪt
substrate
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trait
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

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gamma-aminobutyric acid
gamma-carotene
gamma-ray astronomy
gamma-ray burst
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WORDS THAT END LIKE GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

accurate
at any rate
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Synonyms and antonyms of gamma hydroxybutyrate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gamma hydroxybutyrate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

Find out the translation of gamma hydroxybutyrate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gamma hydroxybutyrate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gamma hydroxybutyrate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

伽玛羟基丁酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gamma hidroxibutirato
570 millions of speakers

English

gamma hydroxybutyrate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गामा हाइड्रोक्सिब्यूटाइरेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جاما hydroxybutyrate
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гамма- оксибутират
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gama hidroxibutirato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গামা হাইড্রোক্সবিট্রেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gamma hydroxybutyrate
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gamma hydroxybutyrate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gamma- Hydroxybutyrat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガンマヒドロキシ酪酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감마 하이드 록시 부티레이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gamma hydroxybutyrate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gamma hydroxybutyrate
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காமா ஹைட்ராக்ஸிபியூட்ரேட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गामा हायड्रॉक्सीयब्यूटीट्रेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gama hidroksibütirat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gamma idrossibutirrato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gamma hydroksymaślan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гамма - оксибутират
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gamma hidroxibutiratului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γ υδροξυβουτυρικόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gamma hydroxybutyrate
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

gamma hydroxibutyrat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gamma hydroxybutyrate
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gamma hydroxybutyrate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gamma hydroxybutyrate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE»

Discover the use of gamma hydroxybutyrate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gamma hydroxybutyrate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate: Pharmacological and Functional Aspects
Each chapter is an in-depth review of the field and the book itself will appeal to all neurobiologists interested in neurotransmitter mechanisms, as well as to clinicians and other health-care workers interested in this fascinating chemical ...
Godfrey Tunnicliff, Christopher D. Cash, 2003
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Gamma Butyrolactone: A Prodrug of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, ...
We examined mechanisms of its prodrug, gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and its effect on inhibitory processing in hippocampus in vivo.
Candace J. Ikeda-Douglas, 2007
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Medical Toxicology of Drug Abuse: Synthesized Chemicals and ...
Mamelak M, Escriu JM, Stokan O. The effects of gamma- hydroxybutyrate on sleep. Biol Psychiatry 1977;12: 273–288. Vickers MD. Gamma hydroxybutyric acid. Clinical pharmacology and current status. Proc R Soc Med 1968;61: 821– 824.
Donald G. Barceloux, 2012
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Pharmacology and Abuse of Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and ...
Vayer P, Maitre M. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate stimulation of the formation of cyclic GMP and inositol phosphates in rat hippocampal slices. J Neurochem. 1989;52: 1382-7. 47. Maitre M, Hechler V, Vayer P, et al. A specific gamma- hydroxybutyrate ...
Enno Freye, 2009
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Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and ...
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is also known on the street as “Liquid X,” “Georgia Home Boy,” “Goop,” “Gamma-oh,” “E-Z Lay,” and “Grievous Bodily Harm.” This drug is a powerful, rapidly acting central ...
William J. Tilstone, Kathleen A. Savage, Leigh A. Clark, 2006
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Sleepiness: Causes, Consequences and Treatment
Use of sodium 4-hydroxybutyrate in anesthesia and resuscitation. Agressologie, 1960; 1:549–60. 2. Drakontides A, Schneider J, Funderburk W.Some effects of sodium gamma-hydroxybutyrate on the central nervous system. J Pharmacol,Exp  ...
Michael J. Thorpy, Michel Billiard, 2011
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Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition
Clin. Toxicol., 35(6), pp. 591–594. Maitre, M., Hechler, V. et al. (1990). A specific gamma-hydroxybutyrate receptor ligand possesses both antagonistic and anticonvulsant properties, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 255(2), pp. 657–663. Mamelak, M.
Steven B. Karch, Olaf Drummer, Steven B. Karch, MD, FFFLM, 2001
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Drugs Across the Spectrum
Another drug referred to as a “date rape” drug is gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB . Nicknames for GHB include Easy Lay, Grievous Bodily Harm, Gook, and Gamma 10. Like Rohypnol, GHB is odorless, tasteless, and easy to produce. The use ...
Raymond Goldberg, 2009
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Gamma Hydroxybutyrate: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, ...
If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries.
Icon Health Publications, 2004
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Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Brand names: not applicable Street names: Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Home Boy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Max (w/ amphetamine ), Special K Lube (w/ ketamine and ETOH) Classification: sedative/hypnotic λ: ...
D. K. Molina, M.D., 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gamma hydroxybutyrate is used in the context of the following news items.
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What you need to know about date rape drugs
People have also used gamma hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, which is an odourless and almost tasteless hypnotic drug which increases libido and ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
2
Melbourne schoolgirl shares her drug addiction story to give other …
At her worst, she 'couldn't go more than four to five hours without GHB' - the dangerous drug Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, or liquid 'Fantasy' - or ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
3
State law can hinder prosecution of sexual assault
... drugs used in sexual assaults include the controlled substances ketamine, rohypnol and gamma hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, Selheim said. «Laramie Boomerang, Jun 15»
4
Judgment handed down for grieving widower's murder
... including central nervous system depressant ''G" or Gamma Hydroxybutyrate. Robinson would then stay with Blom to ensure he did not wake ... «News24, Jun 15»
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Date rape drugs: five things to know
... mostly around GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyrate. Dr. Mark Yarema, an emergency physician in Calgary and the medical director of the poison ... «Calgary Herald, Jun 15»
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Toxic chemical toy settlement reminds parents to remain vigilant
Tests showed that the chemical coating on the beads turned into the dangerous date-rape drug gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) when digested. «Treehugger, Jun 15»
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Judgment starts in Montecasino murder trial
Robinson had told the court she suspected that she had given Blom a high dose of "G", the drug Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, which depresses the ... «News24, Jun 15»
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Warning from Fraser Valley teen who OD'd on date rape drug
... at Mill Lake Park around 6:45 in the evening after she and some friends took what they believe was GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyrate. “One of ... «CTV News, Jun 15»
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Beth and Mark Monje win lawsuit over toy coated with DATE-RAPE …
Tests showed the beads were coated with a chemical that, when ingested, metabolizes into gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), more commonly ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Gun, drugs, cash seized in Harriston traffic stop
a loaded semi-automatic handgun; a large quantity of methamphetamine; heroin; Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB); Canadian currency; two ... «CTV News, Jun 15»

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