opiate

• Substantiv, das ein schmerzlinderndes oder sedierendes Arzneimittel bezeichnet, das Opium oder dessen Derivate enthält.

A noun referring to a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative, often used for pain relief or sedation.

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   A drug containing opium or an opium derivative, used to relieve pain or induce sleep.

   Opiat

   • The doctor prescribed an opiate for the patient's severe pain.
   • Opiates can be highly addictive if used improperly.
   • Morphine is a well-known opiate used in hospitals.

   Synonymeanalgesicanodynenarcoticpainkillersedativesoporific