What does "oxycodone" mean?

An addictive, semisynthetic opioid (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in effect and structure; C₁₈H₂₁NO₄.

What is a synonym for "oxycodone"?

Common synonyms include: hillbilly heroin, oxy.

Pronounced //ˌɒk.siˈkəʊ.dəʊn//.

//ˌɒk.siˈkəʊ.dəʊn// noun

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Noun

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An addictive, semisynthetic opioid (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in effect and structure; C₁₈H₂₁NO₄. uncountable
"They ingest Ambien, Seroquel, LSD, Adderall, Oxycodone, cocaine, Flexeril, Percocet, psilocybin mushrooms and codeine."

"They ingest Ambien, Seroquel, LSD, Adderall, Oxycodone, cocaine, Flexeril, Percocet, psilocybin mushrooms and codeine."

From (hydr)oxy + cod(eine) + -one.

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