pethidine

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pethidine (ˈpɛθɪˌdiːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Also called: pethidine hydrochloride a white crystalline water-soluble drug used as an analgesic. Formula: C15H21NO2.HCl
 
[C20: perhaps a blend of piperidine + ethyl]

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