Pethidine

//ˈpɛθ.ɪ.diːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound used as a painkilling drug, especially for women in labor. countable, uncountable

    "Inside was a clutter of prescription pads and a carton containing a collection of diamorphine syrettes and a dozen ampoules of pethidine."

Synonyms

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isonipecaineisonipecainelidollidolmeperidinemeperidine

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"Inside was a clutter of prescription pads and a carton containing a collection of diamorphine syrettes and a dozen ampoules of pethidine."

Etymology

Blend of p(iper)idine + eth(yl).

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