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morphine

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/ˈmɔːrfiːn/ · mor-phine

A powerful pain-relieving drug used in medicine, derived from opium.

Meanings

nounformal

A powerful pain-relieving drug used in medicine, derived from opium.

ایک طاقتور درد کش دوا جو کہ طب میں استعمال ہوتی ہے، جو افیون سے حاصل ہوتی ہے۔

مورفین

morphine

Synonyms

opioidanalgesicnarcoticافیوندرد کُشنarcotic

Antonyms

stimulantnon-narcotic pain relieverتحریکی دواغیر نarcotic درد کُش

Common Collocations

  • morphine sulfate
  • administration of morphine
  • morphine addiction

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed morphine for the patient's severe pain.

ڈاکٹر نے مریض کے شدید درد کے لئے مورفین تجویز کی۔

Doctor ne mareez ke shadeed dard ke liye morphine tajweez ki.

Morphine is often used in palliative care.

مورفین اکثر راحت بخش نگہداشت میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Morphine aksar rahat baksh nighdasht mein istemal hota hai.

The use of morphine has led to discussions about pain management.

مورفین کے استعمال نے درد کے انتظام کے بارے میں بحث کا آغاز کیا ہے۔

Morphine ke istemal ne dard ke intezam ke bare mein behas ka aaghaz kiya hai.

Easily Confused With

heroin:While both are derived from opium, heroin is more potent and addictive than morphine.

Word Family

morphine sulfate
nounمورفین سلفیٹ
opioid
nounافیون

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Morphine helps in morphing pain into relief.

Imagine a doctor using a magic wand to make pain disappear.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "morpheus" — the god of dreams

First known use: 19th century

The word 'morphine' was coined in the early 19th century after the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, due to its sedative effects.