oxycodone

oxycodone definition - medical

ox·y·co·done (ŏkˌsĭ-kōˈdōnˌ)

noun
A narcotic alkaloid related to codeine, used as an analgesic and sedative chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride salt.

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