tramadol

noun

tram·​a·​dol ˈtra-mə-ˌdȯl How to pronounce tramadol (audio)
: a synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain

Examples of tramadol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The other medications the medical examiner said contributed to his death were the pain reliever tramadol and another antidepressant, mirtazapine. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024 For a 71-year-old male patient suffering from restless leg syndrome, the board alleged, Alvarado prescribed Tylenol with codeine and roughly 400 milligrams of tramadol per day. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 Police obtained a search warrant later that night and confiscated a Vitamix blender, a mortar and pestle, cups, straws, tramadol and five bottles of temazepam from Meyden’s home, the affidavit says. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 According to county health data, death rates for synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and tramadol have increased over 6,000% the past decade. Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tramadol 

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Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tramadol was in 1978

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“Tramadol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tramadol. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

tramadol

noun
tram·​a·​dol ˈtram-ə-ˌdȯl How to pronounce tramadol (audio)
: a synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain see ultram
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