methadone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.

/ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-methadone.wav /ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/

methadone methadones

From (di)meth(yl)a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one.

amidone

isomethadone levomethadone normethadone

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