opioid-related
|o/pi/oid-re/lat/ed|
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/ˈoʊpiˌɔɪd rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˈəʊpiˌɔɪd rɪˈleɪtɪd/
related to opioids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'opioid' originates from 'opium,' specifically the word 'opium,' where 'opos' meant 'juice' in Greek, and '-oid' is a suffix meaning 'resembling or like.'
Historical Evolution
'opioid' changed from the Greek word 'opos' and eventually became the modern English word 'opioid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling opium,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'substances that act on opioid receptors.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or associated with opioids, which are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects.
The patient was experiencing opioid-related side effects.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/28 02:54