hydrocodone

noun

hydrocodone

noun

US /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkoʊˌdoʊn/

Etymology From (di)hydro + cod(eine) + -one.

1

Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C₁₈H₂₁NO₃·C₄H₆O₆ usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or antitussive.

Derived terms
conorfone, hydro, hydrocodone bitartrate

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