levorphanol

noun

levorphanol

noun

US /lɛvˈɔɹ.fəˌnɔl/

Etymology From lev- + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) + -ol.

1

Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C₁₇H₂₃NO·C₄H₆O₆·2H₂O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine.

Derived terms
norlevorphanol

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