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morphine
mor·phine [ máwr fn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
pain-relieving drug: an alkaloid drug that may become addictive with prolonged use. Source: opium. Use: relief of severe pain.
[Early 19th century. < French< Morphée "Morpheus" < Latin Morpheus]
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