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Opio
Opio (pronounced: /ˈoʊpi.oʊ/) is a term derived from the Greek word opion, which means "poppy juice". It is commonly used in the medical field to refer to substances derived from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.
Etymology
The term "Opio" is derived from the Greek word opion, which translates to "poppy juice". This is in reference to the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, from which opium and its derivatives are extracted.
Related Terms
- Opium: A narcotic drug obtained from the unripe seed pods of the opium poppy. It contains alkaloids such as morphine and codeine.
- Morphine: A potent opiate analgesic drug that is used to relieve severe pain.
- Codeine: A narcotic drug that is commonly used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal properties.
- Papaver somniferum: The scientific name for the opium poppy, from which opium and its derivatives are extracted.
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Opio
- Wikipedia's article - Opio
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