morphine

noun

mor·phine | \ ˈmȯr-ˌfēn

Definition of morphine

: a bitter crystalline addictive narcotic base C₁₇H₁₉NO₃ that is the principal alkaloid of opium and is used in the form of a soluble salt (such as a hydrochloride or a sulfate) as an analgesic and sedative

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Recent Examples on the Web Timeline 1861-1865 - During the Civil War, medics use morphine as a battlefield anesthetic. — Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, "Opioid Crisis Fast Facts," 14 Apr. 2021 In Germany, Pelton’s mother married a rich American expat, who didn’t fare much better, dying from a morphine overdose when Agnes was 9. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: The glorious mysteries of Agnes Pelton’s desert paintings, on view in Palm Springs," 14 Apr. 2021 Eventually the family company’s research developed a highly profitable morphine pill called MS Contin that ushered the family into pain management — and great wealth. — BostonGlobe.com, "Taking on the Sacklers in ‘Empire of Pain’," 8 Apr. 2021 Fentanyl is estimated to be up to 200 times more potent than morphine, and about 50 times stronger than heroin. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "3 women die of possible drug overdoses in 1 Jefferson County apartment complex in 8 hours," 6 Apr. 2021 His father also used very little morphine in his final days, which was a surprise to his hospice workers. — Steve Smith, courant.com, "Nature’s Gifts CBD store celebrates one-year anniversary," 4 Dec. 2020 The captain told the investigator Woods’ vital signs were consistent with shock and that once in the ambulance he was given 4 milligrams of morphine and medication to ease nausea. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, "Empty, unlabeled pill bottle found in Tiger Woods’ backpack but was deemed irrelevant to crash," 8 Apr. 2021 To break down the lethal threat of this synthetic opioid, fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, HFSC said. — Alison Medley, Chron, "Deadly fentanyl found in XTC 'party pills' targeted at teens in Houston area," 2 Apr. 2021 Shortly after his back surgery in 2016, Ulrich called police to accuse medical aides, without evidence, of stealing hundreds of prescription pills and medications, including Percocet, Valium and morphine. — Alex Chhith, Star Tribune, "Buffalo clinic shooting suspect enraged over opioids loss, search warrant says," 19 Feb. 2021

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morphine

noun

English Language Learners Definition of morphine

: a powerful drug made from opium that is used to reduce pain

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morphine

noun

mor·phine | \ ˈmȯr-ˌfēn

Kids Definition of morphine

: a habit-forming drug made from opium and used to relieve pain

morphine

noun

mor·phine | \ ˈmȯr-ˌfēn

Medical Definition of morphine

: a bitter crystalline addictive narcotic base C₁₇H₁₉NO₃ that is the principal alkaloid of opium and is used in the form of its hydrated sulfate (C₁₇H₁₉NO₃)₂·H₂SO₄·5H₂O or hydrated hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₉NO₃·HCl·3H₂O as an analgesic and sedative

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