Definition of methadone
: 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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Origin and Etymology of methadone
methyl + amino + diphenyl + -one
First Known Use: 1947
METHADONE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a drug that people take to help them stop taking heroin
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: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C21H27NO·HCl for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction—called also amidone
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