amidone
|a-mi-done|
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🇺🇸
/əˈmaɪdoʊn/
🇬🇧
/əˈmaɪdəʊn/
synthetic opioid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidone' originates from a combination of 'amido' and 'one', where 'amido' refers to the presence of an amide group in its chemical structure.
Historical Evolution
'amidone' was developed as a synthetic alternative to natural opiates and became known in the pharmaceutical industry as a pain management solution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed as a painkiller, but over time it evolved into its current use in opioid addiction treatment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic opioid analgesic, similar to methadone, used in the treatment of pain and opioid addiction.
The doctor prescribed amidone to help manage the patient's chronic pain.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 18:21