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butorphanol

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bu⋅tor⋅pha⋅nol

[byoo-tawr-fuh-nawl, -nol]
–noun Pharmacology.
a narcotic analgesic, C21H29NO2, administered by injection to treat moderate to severe pain.

Origin:
as contr. of the chemical name 17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-diol
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Main Entry: bu·tor·pha·nol
Pronunciation: "byüt-'or-f&-"nol
Function: noun
: a synthetic analgesic and antitussive opioid drugC21H29NO2 usually used in the form of its tartrate especially for the relief of pain —see STADOL
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