English Explanatory Dictionary

apomorphine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˌap.əˈmɔː.fiːn/ /ˌæp.əˈmɔɹˌfin/

Word forms

apomorphine apomorphines

Etymology

From apo- + morphine.

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