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Definition of propoxyphene - 4 dictionary results

pro⋅pox⋅y⋅phene

  [proh-pok-suh-feen]
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–noun
Pharmacology. a nonnarcotic analgesic, C2 2H2 9NO2.
Origin:
1950–55; prop(ionate) + oxy- 2 + (di)phen(yl)
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pro·pox·y·phene   (prō-pŏk'sə-fēn')   
n.  A nonnarcotic analgesic drug, C22H29NO2.

[prop(ionate) + oxy- + -phene (alteration of phenyl).]
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Main Entry: pro·poxy·phene
Pronunciation: prO-'päk-s&-"fEn
Function: noun
: an analgesic C22H29NO2structurally related to methadone but less addicting that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride or napsylatecalled also dextropropoxyphene; —see DARVOCET-N DARVON
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propoxyphene pro·pox·y·phene (prō-pŏk'sə-fēn')
n.
A nonnarcotic analgesic drug used for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

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