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/ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/ · noun
(pharmacology) A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence..
Use buprenorphine when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Buprenorphine means (pharmacology) A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence..
Common synonyms include suboxone, Subutex.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use buprenorphine where its definition matches the intended context.
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