What does "apomorphine" mean?

A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.

What is a synonym for "apomorphine"?

Common synonyms include: apomine.

How do you pronounce "apomorphine"?

Pronounced //ˌap.əˈmɔː.fiːn//.

Apomorphine

//ˌap.əˈmɔː.fiːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease. countable, uncountable
2
a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

apomine

Etymology

From apo- + morphine.

Related phrases

parkinson's disease

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