Morphia: meaning, definitions and examples

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morphia

 

[ หˆmษ”หrfiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Morphia is a historically used term for morphine, which is a powerful opioid analgesic used for pain relief. It is derived from opium and is commonly used in medicine for its analgesic and sedative effects.

Synonyms

analgesic, morphine, opioid

Examples of usage

  • The patient was administered morphia to manage severe pain.
  • Morphia has been a critical component in pain management protocols.
  • Doctors prescribed morphia for its efficacy in treating chronic pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "morphia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morfia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคซเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Morphea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ morfia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ morfia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒซใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morphie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ morfia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท morfia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ฅดํ”ผ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑููŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morfie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morfia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Žซๅฐ”่ฒไบš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morfija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ morfรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ั„ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morfia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ morfia

Etymology

The term 'morphia' originates from the Greek word 'Morpheus' which means 'god of dreams', reflecting the sedative properties of the drug it represents. Morphine itself was first isolated from opium in the early 19th century by Friedrich Sertรผrner in Germany. The name morphine was first used in 1805 to describe this powerful alkaloid extracted from opium poppies. Morphia was commonly used in 19th-century medicine and literature, often considered a wonder drug for pain relief and anesthesia, revolutionizing the treatment of pain. However, as its addictive properties became better understood, its use has been regulated in modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,552, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.