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Morphine: meaning, definitions and examples

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morphine

 

[ หˆmษ”หrfiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical drug

Morphine is an opioid medication used to relieve severe pain. It works by blocking pain signals from being transmitted to the brain. Morphine can be administered in various forms, including injections, oral tablets, and suppositories. It is a powerful analgesic but comes with a risk of addiction and respiratory depression. Patients must be closely monitored while using morphine to manage pain effectively and minimize side effects.

Synonyms

analgesic, narcotic, opioid, pain reliever

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed morphine for her post-surgery pain.
  • He was given morphine to help manage his chronic back pain.
  • Morphine is often used in palliative care to ease suffering.
  • The nurse administered morphine via an IV during the emergency.
  • After the accident, he was treated with morphine for severe injuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "morphine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morfina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคซเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Morphin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ morfin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ั„ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ morfina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒซใƒ’ใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morphine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ morfin

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท morfin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ฅดํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morphin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morfรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅ•ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morfij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ morfรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ั„ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morfฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ morfin

Etymology

The word 'morphine' is derived from the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, due to its sedative effects. It was first isolated from opium in 1804 by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertรผrner, who named it in 1806. Morphine became known for its potent analgesic properties and began to be used in medicine in the 19th century. By the 1850s, it was extensively used as a pain management tool, particularly during the American Civil War. Its potential for addiction was recognized early on, leading to various regulations and concerns over its use in healthcare. The discovery of morphine opened the door to the development of other synthetic opioids and pain management strategies, and it remains a cornerstone of pain treatment today. However, the opioid crisis has led to a reevaluation of its use and the importance of prescribing practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,196, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.