paregoric

noun

par·e·go·ric | \ˌper-ə-ˈgȯr-ik,

-ˈgär-, ˌpa-rə-\

Definition of paregoric

: camphorated tincture of opium used especially to relieve pain

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Parents have always been overwhelmed by babies crying from teething and have used some truly awful, dangerous methods to stop the pain such as drinking alcohol, paregoric (a strong opioid), and now benzocaine. — Philly.com, "Why it's time to abandon teething medications," 7 June 2018

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paregoric

noun

par·e·go·ric | \ˌpar-ə-ˈgȯr-ik, -ˈgōr-, -ˈgär-

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Medical Definition of paregoric

: camphorated tincture of opium used especially to relieve pain

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