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ketamine  

Definition

  • Ketamine is a prescription medication used by physicians for general anesthesia and by veterinarians for animal tranquilization. Unlike other anesthetics, ketamine does not cause loss of consciousness and produces psychedelic or transpersonal effects. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Ketamine]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-R9B6CN23-8

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