Morphine (Noun)
Meaning
An alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed morphine to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery.
- Morphine is often used in palliative care to relieve end-of-life suffering.
- Heroin is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine, and both substances are highly addictive.
- The paramedics administered a dose of morphine to the injured cyclist to alleviate his pain.
- Morphine is a tightly controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and dependence.