Morphine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Morphine is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline alkaloid (4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-7,8-didehydromorphinan-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.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline alkaloid (4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-7,8-didehydromorphinan-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.
Word Forms
- morphines
- morphin
- morphina
Synonyms for morphine
Depending on context, synonyms include morphia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include morphia, glucuronide, heroin, diamorphine, methylmorphine, morphinone.
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