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buprenorphine

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Main Entry: bu·pre·nor·phine
Pronunciation: "byü-pr&-'nor-"fEn, -f&n
Function: noun
: a semisynthetic narcotic analgesicC29H41NO4 that is derived from thebaine and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its hydrochloride to relieve moderate to severe pain
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