What does "paramorphine" mean?

A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.

What is a synonym for "paramorphine"?

Common synonyms include: thebaine.

Paramorphine

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A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines. uncountable

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thebaine

Etymology

From para- + morphine.

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