cyclazocine


cy·claz·o·cine

noun \sī-ˈkla-zə-ˌsēn, -sən\

Definition of CYCLAZOCINE

: an analgesic drug C18H25NO that inhibits the effect of morphine and related addictive drugs and is used in the treatment of drug addiction

Origin of CYCLAZOCINE

cycl- + azocine (C7H7N), probably from az- + octa- + 2-ine
First Known Use: 1966

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