Short-acting
Translation of "short-acting" into Russian
short-acting
AdjectiveUK
/ˌʃɔːt ˈæktɪŋ/
US
/ˌʃɔrt ˈæktɪŋ/
short-acting
shorter-acting Comp.
shortest-acting Super.
короткодействующий
The doctor prescribed a short-acting painkiller.
Врач назначил короткодействующее обезболивающее.
Definitions
short-acting
NounUK
/ˌʃɔːt ˈæktɪŋ/
US
/ˌʃɔrt ˈæktɪŋ/
A medication or therapeutic agent whose effects last for a short period of time.
For the quick procedure the anesthetist chose a short-acting to minimize recovery time.
short-acting
AdjectiveUK
/ˌʃɔːt ˈæktɪŋ/
US
/ˌʃɔrt ˈæktɪŋ/
Having an effect that lasts for a brief period of time after administration or use, especially referring to medications or drugs.
The doctor prescribed a short-acting painkiller to provide quick but temporary relief.