Opiated: meaning, definitions and examples
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opiated
[ หoส.pi.eษช.tษชd ]
relating to opiates
The term 'opiated' refers to a condition or state associated with or resulting from the use of opiates. Opiates are substances derived from opium, characterized by their pain-relieving properties. An opiated individual may exhibit symptoms influenced by the effects of these substances, such as sedation or euphoria.
Synonyms
drugged, intoxicated, sedated.
Examples of usage
- The patient was opiated for severe pain relief.
- Her opiated state led to confusion and sluggishness.
- He struggled to overcome his opiated lifestyle.
- The documentary explored the consequences of opiated drug use.
Translations
Translations of the word "opiated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น opiรกceo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฟเคฏเฅเคเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช opiatiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ opiated
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฟัะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ opiowany
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใจใผใ
๐ซ๐ท opiacรฉ
๐ช๐ธ opiado
๐น๐ท opiata
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํผ์์ดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุฏุฑุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ opiรกtovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ opiรกtovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟ็็ฑป
๐ธ๐ฎ opiat
๐ฎ๐ธ opรญum
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฟะธะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ opiated
๐ฒ๐ฝ opiado
Etymology
The word 'opiated' is derived from the term 'opiate,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'opiatum,' meaning 'poppy juice.' The opium poppy has been used for centuries for its analgesic and euphoric properties. The medical use of opiates can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were utilized for pain relief and sedation. As the understanding of the chemistry of opiates grew, the term evolved to encompass various synthetic and natural derivatives. In the modern context, 'opiated' often carries negative connotations associated with addiction and substance abuse, reflecting societal concerns regarding the misuse of these powerful drugs.