Morphine

Word MORPHINE
Character 8
Hyphenation mor phine
Pronunciations /ˈmɔː.fiːn/

Definitions and meanings of "Morphine"

What do we mean by morphine?

A bitter crystalline alkaloid, C17H19NO3·H2O, extracted from opium, the soluble salts of which are used in medicine as an analgesic, a light anesthetic, or a sedative. noun

An alkaloid, C17H19N03, the most important narcotic principle of opium. noun

A bitter white crystalline alkaloid found in opium, possessing strong narcotic properties, and much used as an anodyne; -- called also morphia, and morphina. noun

A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids. noun

An alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain noun

A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Morphine

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The word "morphine" in example sentences

What difference does it make when morphine is legal, when booze is legal? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Roy is in a deep state of depression and starts to tell Alexandria an epic story in order to get her to do things for him, namely steal morphine from the hospital pharmacy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's pretty obvious Gonzales was hoping that Ashcroft was swimming in morphine and ready to sign anything. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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