butorphanol
nounUS /bjuˈtɔɹ.fəˌnɔl/
Etymology From (cyclo)but(yl) + -orphan (“opioid receptor antagonist/agonist”) + -ol.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic analgesic and antitussive opioid drug (trademark Stadol) administered in the form of its tartrate C₂₁H₂₉NO₂·C₄H₆O₆ as a nasal spray or by injection especially for the relief of pain.
- Derived terms
- butorphanol tartrate