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morphine

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɔrfin/ · UK /ˈmɔːfiːn/

morphine means: A strong medicine made from opium that doctors use to reduce severe pain.

noun

STRONG PAIN MEDICINEB2

A strong medicine made from opium that doctors use to reduce severe pain.

  • The doctor gave him morphine for the pain.
  • She needed a dose of morphine after surgery.
  • The nurse checked the morphine pump.

Common phrases: morphine injection, dose of morphine, morphine for pain

PAIN MEDICINEB2

A strong medicine made from opium, used to reduce severe pain.

  • The nurse gave him morphine for the pain.
  • She needed morphine after the operation.
  • Has the doctor prescribed morphine?

Similar words: morphia

Common phrases: morphine injection, dose of morphine

Questions about morphine

What does morphine mean?

A strong medicine made from opium that doctors use to reduce severe pain.

What is morphine in other languages?

Türkçe: morfin · Español: morfina · Français: morphine · Deutsch: Morphin · Italiano: morfina · 日本語: モルヒネ

How do you pronounce morphine?

In American English /ˈmɔrfin/; in British English /ˈmɔːfiːn/.

How do you use morphine in a sentence?

The doctor gave him morphine for the pain. She needed a dose of morphine after surgery.

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