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apomorphine

/ˌæp.əˈmɔː.fiːn/

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noun

/ˌæp.əˈmɔː.fiːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruПроизводное морфина, менее сильное, чем морфин, используемое как рвотное средство и в малых дозах как успокоительное.

A morphine derivative that is less potent than morphine, used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    A morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative.

    ruПроизводное морфина

    • The doctor prescribed apomorphine to induce vomiting after the poisoning.
    • In small doses, apomorphine can act as a sedative for certain patients.
    • Apomorphine is sometimes used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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