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methadone

Main Entry:: meth·a·done
Pronunciation:: \ˈme-thə-ˌdōn\
Variant(s):: also meth·a·don \-ˌdän\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: methyl + amino + diphenyl + -one
Date:: 1947

: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug C₂₁H₂₇NO used especially in the form of its hydrochloride for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction

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