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levorphanol

noun

lev·​or·​pha·​nol ˌlev-ˈȯr-fə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce levorphanol (audio)
: an addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C17H23NO·C4H6O6·2H2O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine see levo-dromoran

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“Levorphanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/levorphanol. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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