Belgian inventions
15 entries in the Belgian Inventions compendium.
AcetylfentanylPotent fentanyl analog linked to illicit overdoses worldwide.Advanced Encryption StandardUS government standard for symmetric-key encryption.AlfentanilShort-acting synthetic opioid used for rapid pain control in surgery.AstemizoleSecond-generation antihistamine withdrawn for cardiac side effects.BakeliteFirst synthetic plastic, molded into countless products.Belgian endiveBelgian endive is a blanched chicory developed in 1850s Belgium.BenperidolA potent typical antipsychotic used for hypersexuality and schizophrenia.Body mass indexA simple ratio of weight to height used for population classification.Calypso (camera)Amphibious 35mm camera conceived by Jacques Cousteau.CarfentanilUltrapotent opioid used in veterinary medicine and implicated in overdoses.Certolizumab pegolA TNF-alpha inhibitor used for inflammatory diseases.CetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine for allergies and hives.CinnarizineAntihistamine and calcium channel blocker used for motion sickness and vertigo.CisaprideGastroprokinetic agent withdrawn due to cardiac risks.Cuisenaire rodsColoured number rods for hands-on mathematics learning.
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