diprenorphine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of superpotent opioid analgesics, such as etorphine and carfentanil, that are used for tranquilizing large animals in veterinary medicine.

Word forms

diprenorphine

Etymology

Blend of dihydro + cyprenorphine.

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