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cyclazocine

noun cy·claz·o·cine \ 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 and Etymology of cyclazocine

cycl- + azocine (C7H7N), probably from az- + octa- + 2-ine

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cyclazocine

noun cy·claz·o·cine \ sī-ˈklaz-ə-ˌsēn, -sən \

medical 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

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