English Explanatory Dictionary

pentazocine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound that is a potent nonaddictive analgesic, often given during childbirth.

Pronunciation

/pɛnˈtæz.ə.siːn/

Word forms

pentazocine pentazocines

Etymology

From pent(enyl) + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

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