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o·pi·oid

(ō′pē-oid′)

Any of various compounds that bind to specific receptors in the central nervous system and have analgesic and narcotic effects, including naturally occurring substances such as morphine; synthetic and semisynthetic drugs such as methadone and oxycodone; and certain peptides produced by the body, such as endorphins. Also called opiate.

[opi(um) + -oid.]

o′pi·oid′ adj.

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opioid

(ˈəʊpɪˌɔɪd)

(Physiology)

a. any of a group of substances that resemble morphine in their physiological or pharmacological effects, esp in their pain-relieving properties

b. (modifier) of or relating to such substances: opioid receptor; opioid analgesic.

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o•pi•oid

(ˈoʊ piˌɔɪd)

n.

1. any opiumlike substance, as the endorphins produced by the body or the synthetic compound methadone.

adj.

2. pertaining to such a substance.

[1955–60]

Translations

opioid

adj & n opioide m

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