morphine
Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːfiːn/
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Definition of morphine
noun
- an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain.
- An alkaloid; chemical formula: C17H19NO3. Compare with heroin
Origin:
early 19th century: from German Morphin, from the name of the Roman god Morpheus (see Morpheus)
