Meaning Of The Word Opioid

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Opioid Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Opioid?

opioid in American English
any such biochemical
designating or of a group of natural or synthetic biochemicals, esp. endorphins, that relieve pain in the same way that opiates do
adjective: pertaining to such a substance
noun: any opiumlike substance

opioid in British English
noun: any of a group of substances that resemble morphine in their physiological or pharmacological effects, esp in their pain-relieving properties

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