pethidine

English

/ˈpɛθɪdiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A fast-acting opioid analgesic drug used in the treatment of severe pain.

Etymology

Affix from English piperidine (alteration of per) + English ethyl (affix).

Origin

English

ethyl

Gloss

affix

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