paramorphine

English

noun
Definitions
  • (poison) A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.

Etymology

Prefix from English morphine.

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English

morphine

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