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methadone

(met̸h′ə dōn′)

noun

a synthetic narcotic drug, CHNO, used in medicine to treat heroin and morphine addicts: it is more potent than morphine, with a longer duration of action and milder withdrawal symptoms

Origin: < (6 di)meth(yl)a(mino-4,4-)d(iphenyl-3-heptan)one

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noun

A potent synthetic narcotic drug, C₂₁H₂₇NO, that is less addictive than morphine or heroin and is used as a substitute for these drugs in addiction treatment programs. It may also be used for chronic pain management.

Origin:

Origin: Short for methadone hydrochloride

Origin: : (di)meth(yl)

Origin: + a(mino)

Origin: + d(iphenyl)

Origin: + (heptan)one, a ketone (heptan(e) + -one)

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