acetomorphin
|a-ce-to-mor-phin|
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/əˌsiːtəˈmɔːrfɪn/
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/əˌsiːtəˈmɔːfɪn/
synthetic pain relief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetomorphin' originates from 'acetyl' and 'morphine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'morphine' is an opioid pain medication.
Historical Evolution
'acetomorphin' was developed as a synthetic derivative of 'morphine' to provide pain relief with potentially fewer side effects.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed to mimic the pain-relieving effects of 'morphine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic opioid analgesic used for pain relief.
The doctor prescribed acetomorphin for the patient's severe pain.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 13:06