Meperidine definition
A synthetic narcotic compound, C15 H21 NO2 , used in its hydrochloride form as an analgesic and sedative.
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A synthetic, bitter-tasting, crystalline narcotic, C15H21NO2, used as a sedative and analgesic.
noun
A synthetic opioid, C15 H21 NO2 , used in its hydrochloride form as an analgesic and sedative.
noun
Origin of meperidine
- me(thyl) (pi)peridine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition