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opioid

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/ˈoʊ.pi.ɔɪd/ · o-pi-oid

A class of drugs that include both legal prescription medications and illegal substances that have similar effects to morphine.

Meanings

nounformal

A class of drugs that include both legal prescription medications and illegal substances that have similar effects to morphine.

ایسی دواؤں کا ایک طبقہ جو قانونی نسخے کی دواؤں اور غیر قانونی مادوں دونوں پر مشتمل ہیں جن کے اثرات مرفین کے مشابہ ہیں۔

اوپیئڈ

opioid

Synonyms

narcoticanalgesicpainkillerنرکیوٹکدرد کم کرنے والیانالجیسک

Antonyms

antidotestimulantnon-narcoticاینٹی ڈوٹتحریکی دوائیںغیر نرکیوٹک

Common Collocations

  • opioid addiction
  • opioid receptor
  • opioid crisis

Example Sentences

The patient was prescribed an opioid for pain relief.

مریض کو درد سے نجات کے لیے اوپیئڈ دیا گیا۔

Mariz ko dard se nijat ke liye opioid diya gaya.

Opioids can be highly addictive if not used carefully.

اگر محتاط نہ رہے تو اوپیئڈز بہت جلد عادی بن سکتے ہیں۔

Agar mohtaati na rahein to opioids bohat jald aadi ban sakte hain.

The opioid crisis has raised concerns across many countries.

اوپیئڈ بحران نے کئی ممالک میں تشویش پیدا کی ہے۔

Opioid buhran ne kai mumalik mein tashweesh paida ki hai.

Easily Confused With

opioid:Opioids are specifically derived from opium, whereas non-opioid pain relievers might include substances like acetaminophen.

Word Family

opioidism
nounاوپیئڈزم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'opioid' as related to 'opium,' which helps in remembering its association with pain relief.

Imagine a pill bottle labeled 'opioid' to remember its use in medicine.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "opioid" — derived from opiate, relating to opioids

First known use: 1950s

The term was first introduced in the mid-20th century to refer to substances that act on opioid receptors.