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With regard to computer memory, it means "temporary" and not "highly changeable," which is the usual meaning of the word. See volatile memory.

1.(programming)volatile - volatile variable.
2.(storage)volatile - See non-volatile storage.
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1,8,9) Although there is controversy as to whether succinylcholine and other depolarizing muscle relaxants alone increase the risk of malignant hyperthermia, it is generally accepted that the combination of a volatile anesthetic and succinyicholine does increase the risk.
Malignant hyperthermia and the otolaryngologist. (Original Article) by Scher, Richard L. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Some common methods are the apneic method, (7) the jet ventilation technique, (8) and tubeless spontaneous respiration with volatile anesthetic agents.
Modified tubeless anesthesia during endoscopy for assessment of head ... by van Hasselt, Charles Andrew / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
It is exciting to work with this new concept and we have great expectations about the studies we will perform with the rapid fresh gas flow and rapid volatile anesthetic delivery.
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