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Opium: meaning, definitions and examples

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opium

 

[ หˆoสŠ.pi.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drug substance

Opium is a narcotic drug obtained from the dried latex of the poppy plant. It has been used for centuries for its analgesic and sedative properties. Opium contains several alkaloids, including morphine and codeine, which are used in medicine for pain relief. However, its recreational use can lead to addiction and serious health issues. Due to its profound effects on the mind and body, opium is classified as a controlled substance in many countries.

Synonyms

narcotic, opiate, painkiller

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed opium for the patient's chronic pain.
  • Historical accounts reveal that opium was widely traded along the Silk Road.
  • The consequences of opium addiction can be devastating.
  • She studied the effects of opium on human physiology.

Translations

Translations of the word "opium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณpio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคซเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ opium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ˜ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ opio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท opi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŽธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃููŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธฆ็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณpรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะธั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ opio

Etymology

The term 'opium' comes from the Latin word 'opium,' which, in turn, derives from the Ancient Greek 'opion' (แฝ€ฯ€ฮฏฮฟฮฝ), meaning 'poppy juice.' This word stems from 'opos' (แฝ„ฯ€ฮฟฯ‚), which refers to a plant-derived juice or sap. The cultivation of opium poppies can be traced back to ancient civilizations, notably in regions like Mesopotamia, where it was used both medicinally and recreationally. Over the centuries, opium became a significant commodity in global trade, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries when it was introduced to China, leading to economic and social consequences. The Opium Wars of the 19th century marked a pivotal moment in history, significantly impacting international relations and leading to a complex legacy around drug use, addiction, and regulation that persists today.

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