levorphanol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C₁₇H₂₃NO·C₄H₆O₆·2H₂O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine.

Pronunciation

/lɛvˈɔɹ.fəˌnɔl/

Word forms

levorphanol

Etymology

From lev- + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) + -ol.

Derived words

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