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The answer MORPHINE has 21 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of morphine in various dictionaries:
noun - an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
noun - a narcotic alkaloid
MORPHINE - Morphine is a pain medication of the opiate variety which is found naturally in a number of plants and animals. It acts directly on the central nervo...
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It's no dream, this pain reliever was first isolated from opium in 1805 |
This extremely addictive pain-relieving drug was isolated from opium around 1804 |
Habit-forming opiate alkaloid |
In hospital you try to buzz in but dose yourself with this main alkaloid in opium |
The name of this opiate used as a pain reliever comes from the name of the Greek god of dreams |
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A bitter crystalline alkaloid, C17H19NO3H2O, extracted from opium, the soluble salts of which are used in medicine as an analgesic, a light anesthetic, or a sedative. Also called morphia. |
an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain. |
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain |
An analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain. |
a drug made from opium, used to stop people from feeling pain or to make people feel calmer |
a drug used medically to stop people from feeling pain |
Morphine description |
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Morphine is a pain medication of the opiate variety which is found naturally in a number of plants and animals. It acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to decrease the feeling of pain. It can be taken for both acute pain and chronic pain. It is frequently used for pain from myocardial infarction and during labor. It can be given by mouth, by injection into a muscle, by injecting under the skin, intravenously, into the space around the spinal cord, or rectally. Maximum effect is around 20 minutes when given intravenously and 60 minutes when given by mouth, while duration of effect is 37 hours. Long-acting formulations also exist.Potentially serious side effects include a decreased respiratory effort and low blood pressure. Morphine has a high potential for addiction and abuse. If the dose is reduced after long-term use, withdrawal may occur. Common side effects include drowsiness, vomiting, and constipation. Caution is advised when used during pregnancy or breast feeding, a |